Rosehip Oil: The Complete Guide

What it is

Most rosehip oil is pressed from the seeds inside the orange fruit. Rubi is pressed from the whole bloom: dried rose buds, petals and developing fruit. That is where its shiraz-red color and rich scent come from, and why it reads more like a rose oil than the rosehip oil you may know.

It is a night oil for skin that looks tired, dry or uneven. Used consistently, it leaves skin softer, smoother and more luminous.

Where it comes from

Rubi comes from the Damask rose (Rosa damascena), the same fragrant rose prized across the Mediterranean for rose water. The bushes grow on small farms in Egypt. The buds are gathered in spring and dried, then pressed in small batches by Amr, our oil maker, and his team, so you receive fresh oil rather than oil that has sat in a warehouse. Like all our oils, it is pressed without heat or water, which protects its natural vitamins.

How to use it

1. Cleanse and mist. Cleanse (Hoba is ideal), then mist Roseau or Géran so skin is damp.
2. Layer light to rich. For dry or mature skin, press in 2 drops of Hoba first.
3. Press in Rubi. Warm 2-3 drops between your palms and press into face, neck and décolleté, focusing on dry or uneven areas.
4. Let it work overnight. Rubi is richest as an evening step. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

Beyond the face

• Body. A few drops on damp skin after a warm shower for dry areas, elbows and knees.
• Hair ends. One drop between your palms through damp ends adds shine and softness.
• Nails and cuticles. Massage in at night.

The chemistry

Because Rubi is pressed from the whole bloom, it carries far more natural pigments, vitamins and antioxidants than a seed-only oil.

Lab analysis: Egyptian National Research Centre, 2026.

Who it's for

• Skin that looks dull, uneven or tired.
• Dry and mature skin, especially through perimenopause, when skin often feels drier and thinner.
• Anyone who wants a gentle, plant-based alternative to a strong synthetic retinoid routine.

For professionals

Rubi works well as a finishing oil after facials, peels or microneedling once skin is ready for oil, and as a take-home recommendation for clients who can't tolerate retinoids. Its natural color can tint white towels, so apply with a brush or fingertips.

Storage and shelf life

Rubi is rich in delicate vitamins, so treat it like fresh food. Keep it out of direct sun and away from bathroom steam, and close the cork after each use. Rubi has a 2-year shelf life; for the most vitamins, we suggest enjoying it within 3-6 months of receiving it. The color and scent shift slightly from harvest to harvest; that is how you know nothing was refined out.

Safety

For external use only. Patch test any new product: apply a little to your inner forearm once a day for two days. If you notice redness, itching or swelling, rinse with cool water and stop using it. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, check with your doctor first.

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