Musk Rose Oil is a botanical cosmetic oil obtained from the Musk Rose, Rosa moschata, a member of the Rosaceae family. When the material is specifically obtained from the seeds, its cosmetic ingredient identity is Rosa Moschata Seed Oil.
Musk Rose Seed Oil is commonly associated with rosehip oil and is valued in cosmetic formulations for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties. It is a plant-derived lipid ingredient containing triglycerides and a naturally occurring profile of unsaturated fatty acids.
The oil is particularly notable for its content of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, together with oleic, palmitic and stearic acids. The exact fatty-acid profile depends on botanical source, cultivation conditions, seed maturity, extraction process and refining.
Musk Rose Seed Oil is generally supplied as a liquid botanical oil. Depending on the grade and processing method, it may range from yellow to reddish or orange-yellow in appearance and may have a characteristic botanical odour.
Musk Rose Oil is an oil obtained from Rosa moschata, commonly known as Musk Rose.
For cosmetic raw-material identification, it is important to distinguish between:
Cosmetic ingredient databases specifically describe Rosa Moschata Seed Oil as oil expressed from the seeds of Musk Rose, Rosa moschata, Rosaceae. COSMILE Europe identifies the plant part as seeds (kernels) and the preparation as a fat or essential oil, with cosmetic functions of skin conditioning and skin conditioning – emollient.
Musk Rose Seed Oil should therefore not automatically be treated as identical to every commercial material marketed simply as “Rosehip Oil.” The botanical species and plant part should be verified in the raw-material documentation.
The primary INCI identity for the seed-derived material is Rosa Moschata Seed Oil.
The botanical source is Rosa moschata, and the plant part used is the seed or seed kernel.
Musk Rose Seed Oil is a natural mixture of triglycerides and minor lipid constituents rather than a single pure chemical compound. Consequently, a single molecular formula and molecular weight are not applicable to the complete oil.
A commonly referenced CAS number for Rosa Moschata Seed Oil is 84603-93-0, with EC identifiers reported in regulatory databases including 617-592-7.
The CosIng reference for Rosa Moschata Seed Oil is 79762.
Musk Rose Seed Oil functions primarily as an emollient, helping provide a smooth and conditioned skin feel.
Its lipid-rich composition allows it to contribute to the oil phase of creams, lotions, facial oils and other topical cosmetic formulations.
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil is recognized as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It can be used in formulations intended to maintain soft, smooth and comfortable skin.
As a botanical fixed oil, Musk Rose Seed Oil can be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions and into anhydrous formulations.
Although its principal cosmetic positioning is skincare, botanical seed oils such as Rosa Moschata Seed Oil can also be considered in hair oils, conditioning products and other formulations where a plant-derived lipid ingredient is required.
Musk Rose Seed Oil is characterized by a relatively high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
A technical specification for cosmetic-grade Rosa Moschata Seed Oil reports the following representative fatty-acid ranges:
These values demonstrate the characteristic polyunsaturated nature of the oil, but they should be treated as a representative commercial specification rather than a universal composition.
Other commercial grades can show different fatty-acid values because of botanical origin, growing conditions, extraction temperature, seed selection and refining.
In addition to triglycerides and fatty acids, Musk Rose Seed Oil can contain naturally occurring minor components such as:
The concentration of these components can vary according to the production method.
Cold-pressed and refined materials may therefore differ in:
For formulations requiring a defined level of a particular minor component, the current commercial COA or technical specification should be used.
Musk Rose Seed Oil can be incorporated into:
Its emollient and skin-conditioning properties make it suitable for facial oils, serums, creams and other leave-on skincare products.
Potential applications include:
Musk Rose Seed Oil can also be considered for:
It can be incorporated into:
Musk Rose Seed Oil is suitable for cosmetic formulations seeking plant-derived and botanical oil ingredients.
Musk Rose Seed Oil contains a substantial proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Consequently, oxidative stability should be considered during formulation, processing, packaging and storage.
Formulators should consider:
Because polyunsaturated fatty acids are susceptible to oxidation, the peroxide value and other oxidative-quality parameters should be evaluated for each commercial grade.
A technical specification for Rosa Moschata Seed Oil reports a specific gravity of 0.920–0.950 at 20°C, refractive index of 1.470–1.490 at 20°C, and acid value below 4 mg KOH/g. Another technical specification reports peroxide value below 10 meq O₂/kg. These are reference commercial values and should not be treated as universal limits.
The terms Rosa Moschata Seed Oil and Rosa Moschata Oil are related but should not automatically be treated as identical raw-material specifications.
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil specifically identifies an oil expressed from the seeds of Musk Rose.
Rosa Moschata Oil is a broader ingredient identity for oil obtained from Rosa moschata and has a different CosIng reference. Cosmetic databases list Rosa Moschata Oil separately from Rosa Moschata Seed Oil.
For procurement and regulatory documentation, the exact INCI name and plant part should therefore be confirmed.
“Rosehip Oil” is a broad commercial term that can refer to oils obtained from different Rosa species, including Rosa moschata, Rosa canina and Rosa rubiginosa.
For example, commercial technical documentation may identify a rosehip material as Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, while other products use Rosa canina or Rosa rubiginosa identities.
Therefore, manufacturers should verify:
before treating different rosehip oils as equivalent.
Musk Rose Seed Oil is suitable for cosmetic manufacturers seeking a botanical seed oil for skincare and personal-care formulations.
The selected commercial grade should be evaluated according to botanical identity, extraction method, appearance, fatty-acid composition, oxidative quality and current COA/TDS documentation.
Swapnroop provides Musk Rose Seed Oil as a botanical cosmetic ingredient for manufacturers, formulators and personal-care businesses.
Musk Rose Seed Oil can be considered for facial oils, serums, creams, lotions, body-care products, haircare formulations and other personal-care products requiring a plant-derived emollient and skin-conditioning oil.
The appropriate grade should be selected according to botanical identity, plant part, extraction method, appearance, fatty-acid profile and other applicable technical requirements.
Musk Rose Oil is an oil derived from the Musk Rose, Rosa moschata. When specifically obtained from the seeds, the cosmetic ingredient is identified as Rosa Moschata Seed Oil.
The INCI name is Rosa Moschata Seed Oil.
A commonly referenced CAS number is 84603-93-0.
The CosIng reference is 79762.
The botanical name is Rosa moschata.
For Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, the seeds or kernels are used.
The principal cosmetic functions are emollient and skin conditioning.
Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid are commonly major fatty acids, with oleic, palmitic and stearic acids also present. Exact percentages depend on the commercial grade.
Yes. Cosmetic-grade Musk Rose Seed Oil is generally supplied as a liquid oil, although colour, viscosity and appearance can vary according to processing.
No. It is a fixed botanical oil and is essentially insoluble in water.
Yes. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient in skincare formulations such as facial oils, creams, lotions and serums.
Yes. It can be considered for hair oils, masks, conditioning products and other formulations requiring a botanical lipid ingredient.
No. Rosehip Oil can be derived from different Rosa species. The botanical species and INCI name should be verified before treating two materials as equivalent.
Manufacturers should verify the botanical name, INCI name, CAS number, plant part, extraction method, appearance, fatty-acid profile, acid value, peroxide value, refractive index, density and current COA/TDS.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light-yellow liquid or oily liquid |