Rosehip Oil
Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina)
Common Name | Rosehip Oil |
Botanical Name | Rosa canina |
Method of Production | cold pressed |
Part of Plant Used | hips/seeds |
Country of Origin | Chile |
Description
Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina)
Rosehip oil is extracted from the hips of a rose bush which grows wild in the Southern Andes of South America. It is high in EFA’s . It is emollient and readily absorbed into the skin and is particularly useful for mature and dry skin. It has also become popular recently due to its reputation for helping to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of ageing and of scars. It is useful as a stand alone facial treatment or moisturiser, although should be used sparingly. It can also be added to massage blends and skin care preparations especially those for damaged skin.
Common Name | Rosehip Oil |
Botanical Name | Rosa canina |
Method of Production | cold pressed |
Part of Plant Used | hips/seeds |
Country of Origin | Chile |
Characteristics | Rosehip oil is extracted from the hips of a rose bush which grows wild in the Southern Andes of South America. It is high in EFA’s. It is emollient and readily absorbed into the skin and is particularly useful for mature and dry skin. It has also become popular recently due to its reputation for helping to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of ageing and of scars. It is useful as a stand alone facial treatment or moisturiser, although should be used sparingly. It can also be added to massage blends and skin care preparations especially those for damaged skin. |
Uses | – massage – is a useful addition to massage blends – skin care – can be used alone as a moisturiser for face or body and is also an excellent as a night treatment for the face and neck – facial skin care preparations (especially for dry or mature skin) – hair care – beneficial to revitalize dry or damaged hair |
Cautions |
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