This Seed Oil Has More Vitamin C Than An Orange

Rosehip seed oil is the new skincare trend that has the seal of approval from A-listers.

Rosehip oil is a pressed seed oil from wild-growing rosehip bushes and has been valued since ancient times for its many healing properties. It is a popular ingredient in skincare right now because of its hydrating and anti-aging benefits.

Miranda Kerr applying beauty oil. Photo from Beauticate.

To prove its popularity, many A-listers are using this as part of their skincare routine namely, Miranda Kerr, Gwyneth Paltrow and even the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Rosehip oil is packed with a lot of vitamins, healthy acids, and antioxidants that make this a powerful and almost too good to be true beauty ingredient. Before you include rosehip oil to your must-try beauty trend list, get familiar with its many benefits first.

It’s packed with vitamins

Rosehip has a long list of vitamins to offer. It contains high concentrations of Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C and vitamin E. According to research, rosehip has more vitamin C than an orange or lemon. Vitamin C may help reduce ultraviolet light damage caused by free radicals. This vitamin also supports collagen production, which helps reduce wrinkling.

According to Tsippora Shainhouse, a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California, rosehip oil “can help fade skin hyperpigmentation and potentially minimize the appearance of fine lines and even stretch marks.” She added that this oil helps to undo and prevent oxidative damage and help the skin rebuild collagen.

Photo from Medical News Today.

Rosehip oil has dramatic restorative powers because of vitamins A and C that help in decreasing the appearance of hyperpigmentation. The use of rosehip oil also helps in improving the appearance of scars for post-surgery patients.

Since rosehip oil is also rich in vitamin E and anthocyanin, it can soothe and calm those who have rosacea, eczema, and other inflammatory skin issues.

Lycopene as antioxidant

A 2003 study found rosehip is a great source of lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from skin-damaging free radicals.

Rosehip has lycopene. Photo from The Kind Planet Company.

A 2018 review of four studies found that products that are rich in lycopene help in protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays.

Has linoleic acids

Rosehip oil also has a high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (linolenic acid). Omega-6 or linoleic acid is helpful for those suffering from acne, intensely hydrate, and moisturize the skin.

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Both acids that rosehip oil have is good for strengthening the skin barrier function and boosting collagen that maintains firmness.

How to use

According to Dr. Michele Green, a cosmetic dermatologist, roseship oil should be applied at the end of your skincare routine following all of your water-based products. She said, “Due to its moisturizing benefits you can opt to skip added moisturizer, especially in the summertime, but don’t skimp on applying sunscreen.”

Photo from Woman & Home.

Of course just like all skincare ingredients, it will take awhile before you see the best results. Sofie Pavitt, an aesthetician, says, you will see the full benefits of rosehip oil after six to eight weeks of use. After that your skin will feel smooth and nourished. Well, all good things come to those who wait.

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