Rosehip Oil Refined Grade A Rosehip Oil Pure Refined Grade A product is Refined. Which means it's going to have no odor and a much lighter color. Rosehip oil comes from the seeds of a specific variety of roses, Rosa aff. rubiginosa or Rosa moschata. A cold-press extraction method separates the oil from the hips and seeds. The delicate oil needs refrigerated or stored in a cool, dark location to prevent rancidity. For facial skin care, rose hip oil offers several benefits when applied externally due to its primary constituents: essential fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin C, and B-carotene, a form of vitamin A. The essential fatty acids in rose hip seed oil can help improve skin flexibility and permeability. Emollients also aid in the skin. Vitamin A may also play a role to improve skin texture. The benefits of using rosehip oil on your face come from antioxidants and the oil’s ability to penetrate the skin.