Rosehip seed oil is cold pressed from Rosa rubiginosa, a rose species native to Europe where it is widely cultivated, especially in England. The species also grows wild in the Andes; Chile is a major world source of wild rose hips and pressed rosehip seed oil. Rosehip seed oil contains large amounts of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, the main active components. Other active substances are transretinoic acid, tannins, flavonoids, vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Wrinkles, Aging and Photo-aging
Rosehip seed oil is used topically to treat wrinkles and normal aging of the skin. It moisturizes skin, and has a revitalizing effect at the cellular level, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles with daily use. With regular, prolonged use, sun spots and skin imperfections due to sun exposure are eliminated, and soft, new skin emerges. Elasticity and flexibility is restored to dry, damaged skin.
Skin Regeneration and Scars
Rosehip seed oil is used to reduce or prevent scarring and to aid in skin regeneration for accidental or surgical wounds and for serious burns. According to Rosehipoil.com, researchers believe that the anti-inflammatory properties of the transretinoic acid helps damaged skin cells regenerate. When applied topically, rosehip seed oil can speed healing of sunburn, and it may also be helpful in treating stretch marks.
Eczema, Psoriasis
Dermatological conditions such as eczema and psoriasis respond to rosehip seed oil. It softens dry, cracked skin, and aids regeneration of healthy new skin cells.
Radiation Sores
Cancer radiation therapy often causes skin sores at the therapy site, and rosehip seed oil aids in healing this type of sores. Applied regularly, rosehip seed oil can reduce the severity of sores, reducing the pain and inflammation.
Collagen and Elastin
Rosehip seed oil can penetrate to deeper layers of skin cells, where it invigorates the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. These substances establish skin firmness and elasticity wherever the oil is applied.
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