Rosehip Oil

I love the way my skin looks and feels after my cleansing regime. I do feel quite lucky that I have clear skin and am not prone to breakouts because I know not all of us are in the same boat. I recently discovered Rosehip Oil and wanted to share some information on it. I use Sukin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil and I also swear by the Sukin brand for skincare.

What is Rosehip Oil?

Rosehip Oil comes from the “hip” of the rose, which is the seed pod or fruit of the rose that occurs after the rose petals fall off. This oil is extremely beneficial for the skin. Rosehip oil contains many nutrients including:

• Vitamin A – also known as topical trans retinoic acid, this can help with oily skin, skin that is dehydrated from sun exposure, fine lines, wrinkles, and an uneven skin tone.
• Linoleic acid – helps to preserve the cell’s natural barrier to the environment and is vital for the structure of cell membranes. This is an omega 6 fatty acid.
• Oleic acid – an omega 9 fatty acid, this helps to create supple and moist skin and improve overall skin condition.
• Linolenic acid – this is an omega 3 fatty acid and it may help to improve skin conditions by softening and moisturising the skin. It is also important for the structure of cell membranes.
• Lycopene – this is an antioxidant and it protects the skin from free radical damage, reducing the risk of premature ageing.
• Beta-carotene – a source of pro vitamin A and an antioxidant to help improve the appearance of sun damaged skin. It can also help to prevent the signs of ageing.
• Vitamin C – this is an antioxidant that protects against free radical damage. It also plays a role in the formation of collagen.

Rose Hip Oil is a very rich source of essential fatty acids – in fact; it is 80 percent fatty acids. These are vital for regenerating skin cells, and repairing skin tissue.

Benefits of Rosehip Oil:

• scarring
• stretch marks
• scarring from psoriasis
• scarring from eczema
• hyper-pigmentation
• dermatitis
• fine lines and wrinkles
• burns
• acne scarring
• chickenpox scarring
• skin damage caused by sun exposure
• skin elasticity and resilience
• dry skin
• skin tone
• premature ageing

Who can use Rosehip Oil and how is it used?

Rosehip oil can be used by anyone of any age. Because it has balancing properties, it can be used by both dry and oily skins, and it allows the skin to breathe. All skin types can benefit from rosehip oil.

Ideally, rosehip oil should be used daily before damage is done to the skin. Used as a preventative measure, rosehip oil can help reduce premature ageing. If you already suffer from things such as pigmentation, wrinkling, etc, rosehip oil applied daily can help to reverse the damage and make the skin appear healthier.

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Now more than ever I'm very aware of the damage and negative effects prolonged sun exposure can have on your skin and I'm taking care of mine a lot better now. I wear SPF 30+ sunscreen everyday, even in Winter and as it starts to warm up I will most likely step it up to SPF50.

Honestly, most of us love a bit of sun-baking but I strongly advise against hours upon hours of frying yourself - unless you want to look like a leather-skinned weirdo. Like the Jersey Shore cast I was all about the GTL - Gym Tan Laundry (not so much laundry when I lived at home with mummy) but now that I'm no longer a crazy party animal - I thought to myself 'what is the point of eating healthy and working out if I'm going to be damaging my skin by frying it for hours in the sun?' Sure you'll have sexy muscles but then your skin will look disgusting in years to come.

If you want to start taking better care of your skin, you can start by:

1. Drinking more water
2. Wearing sunscreen (even if it's not sunny) + avoiding prolonged sun exposure
3. Eating the right foods
4. Cleansing and moisturising
5. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night

Source: Natural Therapy Pages