Rosehip oil is one of the most regenerating substances in the world for the skin. Contains a special blend of fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that are clinically proven to reduce scarring, improve visible signs of aging, and heal sun damage and burns. It is an ideal ingredient to maintain healthy, hydrated and youthful skin.

botany

The rosehip is the fruit of the rose, a perennial flowering shrub within the Rosaceae family. Once the petals have fallen from the flower, the top of the stem, called the receptacle, swells into a red, seed-filled bulb. When ripe, it is called a rosehip.

Harvest

Roses are cultivated all over the world, but most rosehip oil comes from the Rosa Rubiginosa species, also known as Rosa Mosqueta in Chile and Argentina. This species grows abundantly in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It used to be harvested exclusively by peasant farmers and their families who were paid daily for their harvests. As global demand has increased, the largest companies have become the main producers and exporters.

Traditional Uses

The tea is consumed to treat headaches, dizziness, and diarrhea.
The fruit is eaten for its high source of vitamin C (40 times more than oranges)
The oil is applied to treat burns, sun damage, and premature aging.

skin benefits

Contains vitamins C, D, E and beta-carotene, powerful antioxidants that fight free radical damage.
Natural source of trans-retinoic acid, a highly regenerating substance used by dermatologists to treat acne, photoaging and stretch marks. Increases the production of collagen in the dermis contributing to the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Contains high levels of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid, essential fatty acids that support skin elasticity, restore moisture, and play an important role in skin function and stability.
Contains tannins that treat enlarged pores.