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The use of Rosehip seed oil alone or in cosmetic
preparations has become extremely common due to this majical
oil's effective skin and beauty care properties. The
luscioius reddish oil has been heralded as a miracle cure
for a myriad of skin conditions in. What really is this
wonderful liquid, and can it work it's natural-beauty
wonders for you?

Rosehip seed oil is extracted from the seed of a wild rose
bush native to higher regions of Chilie. The plant is now
cultivated elsewhere in South America, with many countries
producing the oil as it's poplularity has increased
significantly over the last several years.

Rosehip seed oil is produced via solvent extraction or
pressing of the seed. The cold-pressed oil is the closest to
nature and likely the healthiest variety - it has a high
essential fatty acid content, and is considered more
delicate than other common seed and nut oils. Because of
it's delecate nature, Rosehip seed oil should be
refrigerated, or at least kept in a dark, cool place, and
used within one year of purchase.

The oil is one of nature's best sources of vitamins E and
A. Retinoic acid, the acid derivative of vitamin A, is the
active ingredient found in Retin-A, which has been used for
years as a wrinkle cure because of its ability to speed the
time it takes for your skin to regenerate. Rosehipseed oil
has been studied for many of the same actions attributed to
this pharmaceutical preparation, and has been shown
effective without side effects that the man-made version may
have.

The first major study on rosehip seed oil was performed in
1983 by a team of researchers at the University of Santiago,
Chile. The study's participants included individuals with
diverse forms of skin damage: deep wrinkles and other
premature aging, UV damage, radiation damage, acne scarring,
burn scarring, dermatitis, and other problems of this type.
Rosehip seed oil was shown to have significant, noticeable
effects in regenerating the skin, reducing wrinkles and
scars, and helping the skin to regain its natural color and
tone.

A second major study was done with middle-aged women with
noticeable premature skin aging. Again, Rosehip seed
produced noticeable, significant effects in smoothing the
skin, leading to a younger texture and appearance.

Besides its regenerative properties, rosehip seed oil is
also an excellent moisturizer. This is most likely due to
its high essential fatty acid content (fatty acids that the
body cannot produce itself), which are necessary for healthy
skin. The oil penetrates the upper layers of the skin
quickly and, being known as a 'dry' moisturizer, does not
leave the skin feeling greasy or oily.

As for daily use of rosehip seed oil, it is considered
extremely gentle and can be applied undiluted to the skin.
It may also be blended with other oils like jojoba and sweet
almond, and will still have wonderful effects at 10% of the
total concentration. Further, rosehip seed oil makes an
excellent carrier oil for aromatherapy - blends with
essential oils having skin regenerative and soothing
properties are highly recommended.

To further enhance the effects of Rosehip seed, essential
oils can be added. Helichrysum Italicum, Lavender, and
Carrot Seed oils are highly effective additions. Helichrysum
is the premier essential oil for regenerating the skin,
Lavender does the same with a very soothing and
anti-inflammatory action, and Carrot Seed oil will bring
hydration to dry and prematurely aging skin. Add essential
oils to Rosehip seed at concentrations anywhere between 1%
and 5%.

A little Rosehip seed oil will go a long way - and once you
use it, you may forever include this wonderful natural
botanical in your skin care collection. It is truely a
beauty-care miracle from mother nature.

About the Author

The author, manager of The Ananda Apothecary, regularly employs pure essential oils and flower essences in her professional wellness practice.

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