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There are many benefits of rosehip oil for your face. Today we will learn 8 amazing benefits of rosehip oil which will definitely have you wanting to add it to your skincare routine.
I’ve been using rosehip oil for my face and skin for a few years now, ever since I gave up using commercially made products on my skin. And let me tell you, my skin has never looked better.
Rosehip oil is a natural moisturizer that targets aging skin and offers several other benefits for your face. As you get older, your skin changes – wrinkles start to appear, dryness becomes an issue, and your skin just does not look as nice as when you were younger. Fortunately, rosehip oil is extremely effective at combating these issues and making your face look and feel better.
It has made my skin softer, more supple, and radiant. It’s also very anti-aging as it helps keep my skin moisturized, plump, and hydrated while reducing fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and redness. Rosehip seed oil can also be used to treat a number of other skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
The most popular way to use this oil is by applying it directly to the skin or adding it to your favorite moisturizer. I’ve recently turned to this all-natural DIY rosehip oil moisturizer to embrace aging gracefully–and it truly works. Keep reading if you want to try making it yourself!
What is rosehip oil?
Rosehip oil, often called rosehip seed oil, is made from the seeds of rose bushes. It’s full of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids that are really good for your face and skin.
Why use rosehip oil for your face?
Rosehip oil is great for all skin types and even those with sensitive skin, as the oil doesn’t clog pores and is hypoallergenic. It also has a high amount of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that not only moisturizes the skin but also repairs damaged cells. This results in stronger, healthier skin.
What are the benefits of rosehip oil?
1. Hydrates Skin
Rosehip oil contains linoleic acid, as well as various other essential fatty acids, making it the ideal oil for acute hydration. One of the many benefits of rosehip oil is that it locks in moisture and is easily absorbed by the skin.
2. Fights Acne
The major fatty acids in rosehip oil are perfect for reducing inflammation caused by acne. They help reduce redness and heal pimples fast. This amazing oil is also anti-microbial, so if you have oily skin, you can use rosehip oil to prevent pimples from forming in the first place.
3. Brightens Skin & Reduces Hyperpigmentation
Because of its astringent properties coupled with the fact that it’s rich in vitamin C, rosehip oil helps to tighten pores and brighten the skin. It also helps decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
4. Firms Skin
Another of the incredible benefits of rosehip oil is that it stimulates collagen production and neutralizes free radicals that can damage the skin. It also stimulates elastin production, which helps the skin seem firmer and replenishes its tightness.
5. Exfoiliates 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.
6. Protects Against Damage
Rosehip oil contains antioxidants such as tocopherols and carotenoids that help to protect the skin from oxidative stress. According to a 2018 review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, these antioxidants ban together to neutralize free radicals (a type of molecule that damages your cells) by donating an electron to each of them, ultimately canceling out their skin-damaging effects.
7. Reduces 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. Because of these compounds, rosehip oil may help calm irritation resulting from rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.
8. Reduces Fine Lines and Scars
According to board-certified plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, anti-aging expert and author of The Age Fix, rosehip oil is rich in vitamin A (street name: retinol), which can help reduce signs of skin aging, including smoothing fine lines and thickening the dermis (deeper skin layers), making the skin feel firmer and tighter. The fatty acids in rosehip oil can help minimize the appearance of scars from acne, chickenpox, pregnancy stretch marks, and weight loss, to name a few.
All-natural Homemade Rosehip Oil Moisturizer
Ingredients
- 1Tablespoon beeswax
- 1 Tablespoon shea butter
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
- 10 drops vitamin E oil
- 2 Tablespoon rosehip oil
- 7 drops frankincense essential oil
Instructions
- Mix the beeswax, shea butter, and sweet almond oil in a double boiler. A heat-safe bowl placed on top of a half-filled pot of hot water will also work. Just be sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Keep your stovetop at medium to high heat.
- Stir continually until the beeswax has melted and combines completely with the shea butter and sweet almond oil. Remove the glass bowl from the pot of hot water.
- Set aside and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Stir in rosehip seed oil, vitamin E oil, and frankincense essential oil.
- Place mixture into the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Just enough that the mixture starts to thicken, but not completely solid all the way through.
- Using an electric whisk, whisk the mixture until the consistency is creamy and smooth.
- Store your moisturizer in a glass jar in your fridge.
- Apply on a clean face before bed and after showering in the morning. .
As you can see, the benefits of rosehip oil are many and amazing. Let me know in the comments if you try this amazing recipe.
Disclaimer- I am not a medical professional. All information shared here is for information and entertainment only. Do your own research and consult your health care provider before treating yourself with any product, plant or mixture.
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