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Scientific Name: {Rosa}
Common Name: {Rose extract}
This oil is made from the rosehip seed, which appears on rose plants after pollination is complete. These little fruits are used to make all sorts of food, from jam to tea. It is widely regarded for its anti-aging and health benefits. The main component in rosehip seed oil is vitamin C, which provides all of the oil’s health benefits, including its ability to hydrate the skin.
The vitamin C in rosehip seed oil is a powerful natural antioxidant, protecting cells from free radicals. Free radicals can cause premature aging. They are often introduced when the skin is exposed to too much sun. These free radicals quickly replicate in the skin manifest itself as the premature appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin's surface.
Rosehip seed oil is made from a cold-press method. Many oils are made by heating and pressing the seeds, which can make the oils rancid. Cold-pressed skincare products last longer and much better for the skin. Though it is technically an oil, rosehip will not clog your pores. It is one of the best hydrators for skin, as it provides deep, lasting moisture without leaving behind a greasy sheen on the surface of the skin.
This oil can help train cells to hold on to the natural moisture that the skin creates, allowing the skin to look healthier from the inside out. By strengthening cell walls, they stay hydrated longer. Which means the skin's barrier remains moisturized.
The rosehip seed oil also contains some essential fatty acids, that when applied topically, can help eliminate the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and even stretch marks.
By plumping the skin with moisture and allowing the skin to regenerate the underlying cells. Loaded with Vitamin C, it's a powerful antioxidant with essential fatty acids that hydrate with additional moisture.
Proper moisture levels are one of the vital aspects of clear skin-tone and healthy-looking skin. It not only trains our barrier to hold onto hydrators but also soothes and nourishes.
It can help fade age spots and improve psoriasis, burns, hyperpigmentation, dry and mature complexion.
