Rosewood
AKA “Rosewood Oil, Aniba rosaeodora
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Rosewood
AKA: Rosewood Oil, Aniba rosaeodora
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Rosewood is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Wood
CAS #
8000-27-9
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothes skin
Provides calming properties
Supports skin's natural healing
Traditional Use
Extracted from the Brazilian rosewood tree, traditionally used by indigenous peoples for its fragrance and antimicrobial properties. Incorporated into European perfumery and cosmetics from the 18th century onward.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR