By Ms. Pooja Nagdev
Aromatherapist & Cosmetologist, Founder, Inatur
Rosehip oil is wonderful anti-aging oil that can be added to your daily beauty regimen. It is high in both linoleic and linolenic fatty acid and Vitamin A and C and is known to regenerate and repair skin tissues. It is especially beneficial in the treatment of damaged skin tissues including scars and burns and evens out texture of dry and wrinkled skin. The consistency of the oil makes it excellent facial oil. It is cold pressed and extracted from the seeds of the rose bush
The vitamins present in the oil serve as antioxidants that help fight the free radicals. This winter go for this wonderful oil as there are numerous ways it can used. The following are the benefits of Rosehip Oil
1. Fights Acne
Acne is an indication of undernourished and uncared skin. Rosehip oil contains powerful nutrients that fortify the skin with essential nutrients and improve its health. Undernourished skin also tends to secrete excess oil, which can lead to acne. Rosehip oil prevents this. It also helps unclog pores (rosehip oil is non-comedogenic) and prevent pimples.
2. Anti Aging
Rosehip oil contains vitamins A and C that stimulate collagen production and offer anti-aging benefits. They reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It is also known to fade dark spots.
3. Lightens Skin
Rosehip oil helps to lighten your skin tone. Since it is particularly beneficial to treat dark spots, it can help improve your complexion. The astringent properties of the oil tighten your pores and also help brighten your skin.
4. Heals Burns and Bruises
Thanks to the regenerating and antioxidant effects of rosehip oil, you can accelerate the recovery of burns and bruises. And the presence of essential fatty acids can prevent scarring as well. The application of rosehip oil accelerates wound healing process.
5. Heals Dry and Cracked Lips
Rosehip oil can also be used to lighten the discoloration of the lips. It also protects them from sunburns. One can also apply rosehip oil as a lip balm – this helps treat flaky lips.
6. Enhances Eyelashes
Rosehip oil can be applied around eyes and eye lids. Regular usage prevents breakage and leads to thickening of eyelashes.
7. Heals Stretch Marks
Rosehip oil is light, noncomedogenic and softens and moisturizes the epidermis. It protects against stretch marks.
8. Strengthens Nails
Rosehip oil can strengthen your nails and protect them from breakage. The fatty acids take care of this. Massage the oil into your nails once a week.
9. Promotes Hair Growth
Rosehip oil is an excellent source of essential fatty acids, it can repair the damaged hair follicles and scalp tissues – and this promotes healthy hair growth.
The oil also moisturizes your hair and prevents dryness and dehydration.
Rosehip oil is one oil packed with naturally occurring fatty acids, as well as Vitamin A, which improves the appearance of fine lines associated with skin aging. To add it’s completely safe, natural and cruelty free. Take a few drops on palm and massage it to skin and scalp.