There's no shortage of roses around here, although they are never on my menu, too tough for us snails and all those thorns! However, you humans should not miss out on the magic that is rosehip oil. During the second world war it was very common for rosehips to be harvested to make into rosehip jelly, it was a great source of vitamin C for a population living on rations and where imported fresh fruit was unheard of. Nowadays rosehips are pretty much ignored except by keen gardeners who appreciate them for their seasonal interest. But Vitamin C is not all that rosehips contain and in the world of natural beauty (and indeed in the mainstream beauty industry) rosehip oil is causing a stir.
Rosehip oil is packed with goodies and as such makes a wonderful deep penetrating moisturiser for tired and damaged skin. It restores vitality and brightness, it visibly reduces wrinkles and naturally helps scars to fade, such as stretch marks and acne pitting. Rosehip oil contains large quantities of essential fatty acids, long know for their skin enhancing properties, but it is also rich in anti-oxidants such as lycopene and carotene. Studies show that these caratenoids have the ability to protect the skin, indeed that is the very reason that plants are rich in these, to protect them from sun damage!
The best thing about rosehip oil is that it is natural and organic and doesn't require the addition of unpleasant chemicals in order to rejuvenate skin. It is safe for both children and adults and can be used on the face or on the body. You need only just rub a few drops in every day, so a little of this magic really does go a long way. After three weeks of consistent use, users claim to notice a vast improvement in skin tone and suppleness.
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