Rosehip Oil 100% Pure 15ml

ROSEHIP OIL (Rosa rubiginosa)

Helps reduce the signs of ageing, especially the fine lines around the eyes (crows feet) and lines around the mouth, the drying effects of the sun and climate, as well as assisting with attenuating both accidental and surgical scars. replenishes dry and damaged skin and naturally promotes elasticity and firmness. Pure Rosehip oil contains around three- quarters essential fatty acids: oleic, linoleic, and linolenic, which help maintain healthy skin. Rosehip oil also contains natural Tretinoin, a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A), which replenishes and helps rebuild skin tissue. The oil has a naturally occuring preservative in the form of anti-oxidant to copherols (Vitamin E), helping to maintain shelf-life.

This cold pressed carrier oil is excellent as part of a blend for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Benefits of Rosehip Oil for Your Skin

When applied to your skin, roship oil may offer you many different benefits depending on the levels of its nutrient contents–vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.

1. Defends Against Wrinkles

With a high level of antioxidants, rosehip oil can combat the damage caused by free radicals on your skin. Free radicals can adversely alter DNA, lipids, and proteins in your body, causing many of the changes associated with aging, disease, and sun damage. Lycopene and beta carotene  are antioxidants found in rosehip that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

2. Controls Acne-Prone Skin

Rosehip oil is generally rich in linoeic acid  an essential fatty acid) with a lower amount of oleic acid. This is significant in controlling acne for a couple of reasons. 

First, linoleic acid is more easily absorbed by your skin because it is thinner and more lightweight than oleic acid. That’s why rosehip oil is non-comedogenic (i.e. unlikely to clog pores), making it a good cleansing oil for acne-prone skin. 

Second, studies have shown that acne-prone people have skin surface lipids with an abnormal deficiency of linoleic acid and a predominance of oleic acid. Linoleic acid can help control acne because it keeps oil production in check and promotes your skin’s natural exfoliation process. Because it’s anti-inflammatory, linoleic acid can also soothe acne-associated redness and irritation.

3. Keeps Skin Hydrated

Researchers have found that rosehip oil improves the skin’s moisture levels, resulting in softer-feeling skin. With high levels of linoleic acid, rosehip oil can penetrate your skin and help it form a water-resistant barrier, essentially locking in moisture. This may provide some relief for conditions like dry skin or eczema where the skin barrier is disrupted, especially when you apply it immediately after a bath or shower.

4. Protects Skin

Environmental pollutants and harsh chemicals found in some beauty products can damage your skin’s outermost layer.Rosehip oil contains antioxidants like vitamin E   and beta-carotene that play a role in strengthening your skin’s protective barrier.

5. Prevents or Reduces the Appearance of Scars

Beta-carotene and linoleic acid and in rosehip oil contribute to minimizing the look of scars. They boost collagen  production, improve the skin’s turnover rate, and help to repair and prevent free radical damage. Additionally, linoleic acid can lessen the hyperpigmentation of certain scars. There is also research that rosehip oil improves the texture, erythema, and discoloration of post-surgical skin scars.

6. Evens Out Skin Tone

Provitamin A describes a compound that can be converted in the body to  vitamin AThe most common provitamin A is beta-carotene. Thus, applying rosehip oil (which contains beta-carotene) to your skin can impart the benefits of vitamin A and that includes minimizing hyperpigmentation. 

Vitamin A can lighten dark spots because it increases skin cell turnover. So old cells that have become hyperpigmented get replaced by newer cells with a normal level of pigmentation. If you have dark spots related to sun exposure, medications, or hormonal changes, you may find that rosehip oil is effective for evening out your skin tone.

7. Brightens Complexion

Because it encourages skin cell turnover, rosehip oil acts as a natural exfoliant, which can bring radiance to a dull complexion. The oil’s astringent properties can reduce the size of your pores, which also helps brighten your skin. 

8. Relieves Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Rich in antioxidants, rosehip oil can alleviate the severity of skin irritation related to eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and dermatitis. Of course, it’s wise to seek consultation from a healthcare professional for medical treatment of these conditions. But in conjunction with appropriate treatment, rosehip oil can provide some relief for inflamed skin symptoms.