What is so special about Rosehip Oil? Why do I believe it is an almost magical oil? Here are 9 things that you didn’t know, and why you need to make Rosehip oil a part of your beauty routine today.
The Who
- Many Celebrities are recognizing the treasure that is Rosehip Oil. Among them are Kate Middleton, Victoria Beckham, Miranda Kerr, Gwyneth Paltrow and many others.
The Why
Rosehip oil has many fantastic properties, which will convince you to make it a part of your skincare routine. Some of them are:
- Rosehip Oil aids against sun damage. It synergistically combats visible sun damage and reduces the negative effect of UV exposure and helps prevent photo aging.
- It helps to reduce hyperpigmentation. The vitamin A in Rosehip oil, includes retinoids, known for their ability to reduce hyperpigmentation. This special form of vitamin A, Tretinonin helps repair damaged skin, making it a great treatment for sunburn, radiation burns and scars. (PMID 26604725) A study was done in early 1980’s by a scientist Dr Fabiola Carbajal Montiel- Van Buren Hospital in Valparaisa. She studied the effect of Rosehip oil on acne scars, burn scars, UV damage, radiation damage and premature aging. Incredible results were shown over the period of at least 4 months. Even 20 year old scars improved after using Rosehip oil.
- Skin Regeneration _ A study done in 2015 showed a significant reduction in appearance of fine lines around the eyes and delayed signs of premature aging (PMCID 4655903). It also showed signs of improvement of post-surgical scars and burns. (PMID 26604725)
- Rosehip Oil offers high protection against Oxidative stress as it contains high amounts of p-coumaric acid and other anti-oxidants.
- Rosehip Oil actively helps to fight acne by increasing cell turn over – (Mona Gohara, MD, associate clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine)
- It is high in good essential fatty acids including omega 3 & 6, which helps to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.
- It contains lycopene and beta carotene that have skin lightening properties.
The Bottomline
- The best Rosehip oil for your face would be one that is cold pressed and organic (because of the antioxidants) and that is exactly the oil that is used in Shasta Cerana’s Rosehip Oil Serum. Why is it called a serum and not only an oil? Because it contains not only the goodness of Rosehip oil (the main ingredient) but also the goodness of several other amazing oils, which enhance these wonderful properties. Sea Buckthorn Oil for instance is also rich in antioxidants and phyto nutrients and have photoprotective, as well as wrinkle reducing properties. It is also considered a miracle anti aging ingredient and used for medicinal purposes as mentioned in early medicinal texts of ancient Tibet and China.
