Rose Hip Seed Oil

Rose hip oil (also called rose-hip seed oil) is used by Chileans for centuries. It’s a dry oil extracted from the hip (also called the hem or haw) of the Rosa rubiginosa, a species of rose that grows wild on the Andes. While there are many rose varieties out there, true rose hip oil comes only from Rosa rubiginosa. It’s different from rose petal oil which is used in fragrances and can irritate the skin.

Rose hip oil is rich in linoleic acid, which is vital to the cell regeneration process. It also contains retinoic acid that helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles. And if you’re looking for something that will brighten your complexion, rose hip oil contains vitamins A, C, and K as well as the essential fatty acids – linoleic acid and oleic acid. Rosehip oil grows wild in Chile and it has a vanilla-like fragrance. Rosehip oil is golden-reddish in colour due to cartenoids in the hips. It is known to heal and lighten minor to severe stretch marks and scars, firms the skin and keeps the skin hydrated and supple. It gives skin a more youthful appearance. Rose hip seed oil helps to heal a variety of skin conditions including dermatitis, acne and eczema; replenishes and revitalizes dry skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles making skin brighter and more radiant. It also adds shine and body to damaged hair.

Use Rosehip oil to treat scars, wounds, stretch marks, eczema and burns, or in moisturisers, suncreams or skin cosmetics to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Applied twice a day, rose hip oil can help your skin return to a more youthful appearance. Expect to see marked results in about three months. Rosehip plant oil can be also used in body creams, lotions and massage oils.

Directions

Apply 2-3 drops onto fingertips and rub the oil into the affected area two or three times a day.