rose hip oil is emollient. It is also wound-healing and anti-septic. Studies indicate an ability to improve skin hydration, and aid in cases of pruritis and xerosis. It also helps regulate oil gland secretion. Rose hip oil is nourishing and rejuvenating and exhibits strong moisture-retention abilities. Its constituents include very high levels of essential fatty acids, and it is a natural source of retinoic acid. It is beneficial for use in sun care products, given its apparent uV-protection abilities. It is also increasingly incorporated into anti-aging and anti-oxidant products. Rose hip oil can be derived from the rose hips of various different rose varietals, including Rosa canina, and Rosa eglanteria, which is also known as rosa mosqueta.