Rose Hip Extract

Rose hips have been used for centuries in traditional and folk medicine for their anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

Anti-aging properties

Rosehip oil is a popular anti-aging substance in the beauty community, though research supporting its benefits is limited. It’s made by cold pressing rose hips and extracting their natural oils (10, 11Trusted Source).

Rosehip seeds are high in polyunsaturated fats, which support a healthy skin membrane and protect your skin from inflammatory compounds, such as ultraviolet (UV) rays, cigarette smoke, and pollution (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source).

In one small, 8-week study, taking 3 mg of rosehip powder daily led to a significant decrease in skin wrinkles and significant increase in skin moisture content and elasticity (13Trusted Source).

Researchers attributed these results to rose hips’ robust antioxidant, vitamin C, and fatty acid profile, which all protect and replenish your skin barrier (13Trusted Source).

In addition, using vitamin C directly on your skin has been shown to significantly increase collagen synthesis and cell turnover — the rate at which skin cells replenish.

Therefore, products that are naturally high in vitamin C, such as rosehip oil, may have anti-aging effects (14Trusted Source).

Rosehip oil may also aid wound healing. In a recent study, rats treated with this oil had significantly faster wound healing and less scar development than the control group. However, human research is needed (15Trusted Source).

May reduce arthritis pain

Rose hips have been well studied for their effects on osteoarthritis pain.

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, affecting 10% and 13% of men and women over the age of 60, respectively. It’s defined as a gradual decline in cartilage in your joints, which can lead to tremendous pain and inflammation (16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source).

A recent review of 24 studies found that supplementing with rose hips may help relieve osteoarthritis symptoms by combating oxidative stress and inflammation in your joints (17Trusted Source).

Additionally, a review of three studies noted that people taking rosehip powder were twice as likely to report improvements in osteoarthritis pain. Still, a major caveat is the limited number of studies (18Trusted Source).

Finally, a recent review observed that rose hips reduced pain and stiffness in those with osteoarthritis but did not improve range of motion (19).

While rose hips appear to improve osteoarthritis pain, more research is needed to better understand appropriate dosages.

May help with fat loss

Rose hips have been studied as a potential fat loss aid.

In a 12-week study in 32 people, taking a 100-mg rosehip tablet each day significantly decreased abdominal fat, compared with the control group. The authors attributed this effect to tiliroside, a potent antioxidant that may increase fat metabolism (20Trusted Source).

This effect has also been shown in a number of rodent studies. However, more extensive research is needed (21Trusted Source, 22Trusted Source).

May improve heart health

Consuming rose hips may boost heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

In a 6-week study in 31 people, drinking a rosehip beverage containing 40 grams of rosehip powder daily led to significant reductions in blood pressure, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, compared with the control group (23Trusted Source).

The drink also packed 31 grams of fiber. Not only is high fiber intake associated with better heart health, but rose hips’ high antioxidant levels may also play a role (23Trusted Source).

Nonetheless, further research is necessary.