Rosa Rubiginosa (rosehip) Seed oil
AKA: Rosehip Oil
Category: Emollient, Antioxidant, Plant Extract
Known For: Anti-aging, Hydration, Anti-inflammatory, Hyperpigmentation and scarring
Botanic Name: Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
High in: Polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic and linolenic acid as well as phytosterols
Vitamin C
Omegas 3 & 6
Natural Origin: a cold-pressed seed oil, extracted from the seeds of the wild rose bush Rosa Rubiginosa
WHY WE LOVE IT
Linolenic acid and linoleic acids reduce UV-associated damage and hyperpigmentation of the skin
Helps regenerate damaged skin tissues
Contains tretonin. Tretonin belongs to the first generation retinoids. It is the most bioactive form of retinoid.
*Rosehip oil was applied to 180 patients with surgical, traumatic, and burn scars, as well as a group suffering from premature skin ageing, in a two-year study. The results were astounding. Continuous use of rosehip oil effectively reduced scars and wrinkles, slowed the progression of premature ageing, and restored lost skin colour and tone (Pareja and Kehl, 1988)
* natural source retinol
