Rosehip Oil can be used to help attenuate stretch marks, keloids, scars and wrinkles and expression lines on the skin, having a powerful regenerating and emollient effect on the skin, as it is rich in fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid, in addition to Vitamin A and some ketone compounds. This oil is obtained from the seeds of the wild plant Rosa Mosqueta, which grows spontaneously in the southern region of the Chilean Andes.
In addition, Rosehip Oil is able to reinforce the synthesis of collagen and elastin, which strengthens and gives firmness to the skin, and is also responsible for deeply nourishing it. This way, Rosehip Oil becomes ideal to pass through the parched or peeling, leaving it smooth and silky.
What is Rosehip Oil for?
Rosehip Oil is especially suitable for very dry and rough skin, as it is rich in oleic and linoleic acid and vitamin A, having a regenerating effect on the skin. Thus, this oil can be used in several situations such as:
- Treatment of burns; Healing of sutures; Attenuation of old scars and stretch marks; Ulcerations; Diaper rash; Psoriasis and skin dermatoses; Mitigating and disguising wrinkles and expression lines Hydrating the skin; Preventing premature skin aging.
In addition, during pregnancy, this oil can help prevent the development of stretch marks, and for this reason its application is recommended at least twice a day.
To use Rosehip Oil it is recommended that a few drops be applied to the skin, then massaging in circular movements for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oil is completely absorbed by the skin.
How to prepare Rosehip Oil
It is possible to prepare Rosehip Oil at home to nourish and brighten the skin, being necessary for this:
Ingredients
- 30 to 40 grams of Rosehip seeds; Almond oil; Glass jar or jar with lid; Dropper.
Method of preparation
Start by removing the edges of each seed with a knife, then cut the seeds in half, in order to expose their contents. Then, add the seeds to the glass jar, and add enough almond oil to cover all the seeds. Cap the bottle and let it stand for approximately 20 days. After that time, strain the oil and transfer to a dropper.
The oil is ready to be used, it is recommended to apply a few drops of this oil on the skin 1 to 2 times a day, especially in the drier regions or with scars, stretch marks, wrinkles or expression lines for example.
Anti-wrinkle cream with rosehip
Another way to use Rosehip is in anti-wrinkle creams with the aim of moisturizing, smoothing and preventing the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines on the skin. To do this, you must:
Ingredients
- 5 ml of Rosehip essential oil; 20 ml of coconut oil; 30 ml of beeswax; 1 ampoule of vitamin E; Glass jar or jar with lid.
Method of preparation
Place coconut oil and beeswax in a pan and heat in a water bath, mixing regularly with a spatula, until the two ingredients are mixed. After the coconut oil and beeswax are mixed, add the rosehip oil and the vitamin E ampoule, mix well and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator.
This cream can be applied several times a day as needed, being especially recommended to rub on the face early in the morning and at night before going to sleep.
In addition, for the cream to become more liquid, you can add 30 ml of coconut oil and only 20 ml of beeswax or, on the other hand, if you prefer the thicker cream, just add 40 ml of beeswax and only 10 to 15 ml of coconut oil.
