Rosehip oil is like the holy grail of anti-aging. In 1983, researchers at the University of Santiago, revealed mind-boggling results from using rosehip oil on 180 participants, who evidenced skin problems. This natural therapy reduced wrinkles and scarring, rejuvenated prematurely aged skin and revitalized skin tone.
Although rosehip oil has been touted a “secret” by clever marketing departments, it was used to thwart wrinkles centuries ago, by ancient Mayans and Egyptians.
The healing properties of this plant is hidden beneath beautiful rose petals in the form of fruits, or hips, rich in vitamin C. Therefore, rose hip tea is commonly used to ward off colds.
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Its high concentration of Vitamin A mends skin tone and texture. This plant oil erases dark circles underneath eyes and hydrates dry skin.
The body transforms the EFA’s in rosehip oil to prostaglandins (PGE) when they are absorbed via the skin. PGE’s are responsible for regenerating cellular membrane and tissue.
Further, rosehip oil contains a wealth of antioxidants, such as lycopene and beta-carotene, which safeguard and restore skin from aging effects of free radicals.
Bottom line, the regenerative action of rosehip oil provides anti-aging benefits.
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Just massage rosehip oil on your scalp. Shampoo after 30 minutes.
The EFA’s contained in rosehip oil aids the body in mending damage to hair follicles and fosters healthy hair re-growth.
Sunburn Relief
Rosehip oil contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, from vitamin E to soothe and hydrate sun-damaged skin. Normally you will achieve speedy relief by applying it to affected areas. But more is not better. Use too much, and rosehip oil will cause additional inflammation. Simply put, you’ll suffer burns on top of burns.
The correct way to use this oil for sunburn therapy is by mixing with a good carrier oil, such as argan oil, permitting rosehip oil to safely supply its EFA’s and vitamins to the damaged skin cells.
Strengthen Nails
Always wanted long, strong fingernails? Stuck with brittle nails that frequently break? Rosehip oil is a natural alternative for expensive creams and stuff that claim to strengthen nails. Just dab a little rosehip oil on nails weekly, massage it in and watch your nails grow long and strong.
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