The truth is that the roses come in many varieties, all great, and each does a different and wonderful thing for our skin, and hair.

We are going to talk about Rosehip oil!

Rosehip oil is also known as rosehip seed oil. It’s derived from the rosa canina rose bush, which is grown mostly in Chile.

Unlike rose oil, which is extracted from rose petals, which is incredible on its own. rosehip oil is pressed from the fruit and seeds of the rose plant.

Prized since ancient times for its valuable healing benefits, rosehip oil is loaded with skin-nourishing vitamins and essential fatty acids. It also contains phenols that have been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Rosehip oil is often used as a carrier oil for essential oils that are too intense to put on your skin directly.

Keep reading to learn more about how rosehip oil can benefit your skin, and how to add it to your skincare line, any type of product from cleanser to cream!.

 It hydrates!

Hydration is essential for soft, supple skin. Lack of hydration can be a problem during extreme weather, or as skin ages.

Rosehip oil contains a wealth of essential fatty acids, including linoleic and linolenic acid. Fatty acids help to keep cell walls strong so that they don’t lose water.

The many fatty acids in rosehip oil make it an excellent option for hydrating dry, itchy skin. The skin also easily absorbs the oil, allowing its antioxidants to travel deep into the skin’s layers.

 It moisturizes

Moisturizing helps lock in your skin’s natural hydration. Adding rosehip oil to any other oil, has proven a winner in any Skincare item.

Using rosehip powder suggests that rosehips offer several anti-aging properties, including the ability to keep skin moisturized.

You may also receive these benefits by applying rosehip oil topically. Rosehip oil is a dry, or nongreedy, oil. This makes it a great natural moisturizer for all skin types

It helps exfoliate and helps brightens skin

Natural exfoliation with rosehip oil can help reduce dullness and leave you with glowing, vibrant skin.

That’s because rosehip oil is high in vitamins A and C. Vitamin A, or retinol, encourages skin cell turnover. Vitamin C also aids in cell regeneration, boosting overall radiance.

 It helps boost collagen formation

Collagen is the building block of skin. It’s essential for skin elasticity and firmness. Your body naturally makes less collagen as you age.

Rosehip oil is rich in vitamins A and C, which are both necessary to produce collagen. Rosehip has also shown to inhibit the creation of MMP-1, an enzyme that breaks down collagen in the body, so rosehip is necessary when thinking of adding years to your skin’s elasticity.

 It helps reduce inflammation

Rosehip is rich in both polyphenols and anthocyanin, which may help reduce inflammation. It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory effects.

Rosehip oil may help calm irritation resulting from:

• rosacea

• psoriasis

• eczema

• dermatitis

It helps protect against sun damage

Cumulative damage from a lifetime of exposure to the sun plays a major role in premature aging. UV exposure can also interfere with the body’s ability to produce collagen.

Rosehip oil contains antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins have been shown to synergistically combat visible sun damage. They may also help prevent photoaging. Looks like we have beat this vitamin combo to death, but it helps to repeat the things that are the most important to keeping skin at it’s best!  

Rosehip oil may be used to help reduce the negative effects of UV exposure. But it shouldn’t be used in place of sunscreen. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about how you can safely use both in your skincare routine.

 It helps reduce hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin forms dark spots or patches on the skin. This can result from several factors, including:

• sun exposure

• hormonal changes, such as with pregnancy or menopause

• certain medications, including birth control pills and chemotherapy drugs

Rosehip oil is rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A is made up of several nutritional compounds, including retinoids. Retinoids are known for their ability to reduce hyperpigmentation and other visible signs of aging with regular use.

Rosehip oil also contains both lycopene and beta carotene. These ingredients have skin-lightening properties, making them staple ingredients in many skin-lightening products.

 It helps reduce scars and fine lines

Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which are integral for tissue and cell regeneration in the skin. It’s no wonder that the oil has long been used as a folk remedy for wound healing, as well as the reduction of scars and fine lines

Rosehip oil has a long history as a therapeutic remedy and beauty product. It’s full of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids that are all valued for their ability to nourish the skin.

Scientific studies showing rosehip oil’s promise make it an intriguing option for anyone looking to reduce the visible signs of aging, clear up scarring, or otherwise improve their skincare routine. Not only is it reasonably affordable and easy to use, it’s considered generally safe for all skin types. We here at Private Label Skincare Florida know the benefit of this incredible ingredient and use it in many of our stock formulas, and custom as well.  Please call us to find out how it can increase the benefit of your other hero ingredients by adding this ingredient to your current formula for maximum benefit to your clients.