Rosa moschata seed oil
AKA “Musk Rose
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Rosa moschata seed oil
AKA: Musk Rose
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Musk rose seed oil deeply nourishes and softens skin with natural emollients, leaving it smooth and hydrated.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Middle East, Europe. Rosa moschata seeds are sourced from the musk rose plant in the Rosaceae family, native to the Middle East and Europe. The oil is extracted through cold-pressing the seeds to obtain the nutrient-rich seed oil.
Plant Source
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Musk rose oil has been used in traditional South American and Mediterranean herbalism for centuries as a skin regeneration and cicatrization agent, gaining international popularity in modern skincare during the 1980s.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR