Rosehip oil is one of the world's most regenerative substances for the skin.
It contains a special combination of fatty acids, anti-oxidants and vitamins that are clinically proven to reduce scarring, improve visible signs of aging, and heal sun damage and burns.
It is an ideal ingredient for maintaining youthful hydrated healthy skin.
Botany The rosehip is the fruit of the rose, a perennial flower shrub within the Rosaceae family.
After the petals have fallen off the flower, the top part of the stem, called the receptacle, swells into a red bulb packed with seeds.
When it is ripe, it is called the rosehip.
Harvest Roses are grown all over the world but the majority of rosehip oil comes from the species Rosa Rubiginosa, also known as Rosa Mosqueta in Chile and Argentina.
This species grows abundantly in the foothills of the Andes Mountains.
It used to be harvested exclusively by peasants and their families who would get paid daily for their collections.
As the global demand has increased, larger companies have become the major producers and exporters.
Traditional Uses Tea is consumed to treat headaches, dizziness and diarrhea The fruit is eaten for its high source of vitamin C (40 times more than oranges) The oil is applied to treat burns, sun damage and premature aging Benefits to the Skin Contains vitamins C, D, E and beta carotene - powerful anti-oxidants that fight free-radical damage.
A natural source of trans-retinoic acid, a highly regenerative substance used by dermatologists to treat acne, photo-aging and stretch marks.
It increases collagen production in the dermis contributing to skin's elasticity and firmness.
Contains high levels of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid - essential fatty acids that support skin elasticity, restore moisture, and play an important role in skin's function and stability.
Contains tannins which treat enlarged pores.