Rosehip Extract

Rosehip is the fruit obtained from the wild rose of the family Rosaceae. Rosehips are full of nutrients and disease-fighting properties. It is a rich source of vitamin C. Expand Section. Rose hip is the part of the rose flower just below the petals that contains the rose plant seeds. It has been used for osteoarthritis and contains vitamin C. While rose hip is often considered a good source of vitamin C, the processing and drying of the plant actually destroys most of it. Rosehips are full of vitamin C, which makes rosehip oil a great tool for protecting your skin. The vitamin C in rosehip oil acts as an antioxidant, a substance that protects your cells against damage and disease. Rosehips help repair your skin after sun damage and can even reverse signs of aging caused by too much sun.