Is Rose Oil / Rose Extract safe during pregnancy?
Rose oil has been tested on bellies for stretch marks in pregnancy trials (it didn't help). Safety data are thin.
What the sources say
A 2026 systematic review of randomized trials in 671 pregnant participants included rose oil applied to prevent stretch marks; rose oil was not effective (coconut oil was). The review does not establish safety, and no authoritative pregnancy or breastfeeding guidance was found. FDA notes plant oils can irritate skin or cause allergies. Rose water and rosehip seed oil are different products and are also unstudied. Ask your clinician about concentrated rose oil.
Also listed as
rosa canina fruit oil, rosa centifolia flower oil, rosa damascena flower oil, rosa damascena flower water, rosa damascena oil, rose absolute, rose extract, rose flower oil, rose hip oil, rose oil, rose otto, rose water
Sources
- NIH PubMed (peer-reviewed review): Effect of Aromatherapy Oil Applications on Striae Gravidarum: A Systematic Review (Skin Res Technol, 2026)
- FDA: Aromatherapy
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.