rose-hip

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Rose Hips are the fruity pod left on a the flowers of a wild rose bush once the petals have fallen. The oil is retrieved from the rose hips and contains high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron and Fatty Acids. The oil is a very light, almost watery oil that absorbs into the skin rapidly, making it wonderful for skin hydration.

Rose Hip promotes skin regeneration and has provided wonderful results in soothing and healing sun burns and skin burns. The healing properties repair dry and sun damaged skin. It can be used to reduce or eliminate the appearance of scars old and new. Surgical scars and keloid scars(lumpy scars) have been reduced or prevented altogether, and the oil works to restore your natural skin color. This includes acne scars and stretch marks. It has even been used to treat acne itself; however, as an acne treatment, use it sparingly. Too much can clog the pores and cause a reverse effect.

The oil is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and shrinks large pores. Rose Hip Oil is used in several beauty products for it's anti-aging properties. It promotes the skin's natural regeneration cycle helping it produce more collagen and elastin. The Fatty Acids in the oil rejuvenate and bring a smooth, youthful appearance to the skin. The oil can be massaged directly into the skin or you can use a lotion that contains it in the ingredients. Rose Hip Oil is very mild making it a useful moisturizer for people of all skin types.