Rosehip oil: effective against wrinkles, stretch marks and scars

Rosehip oil is considered one of the most valuable for regenerating the skin. Moisturizing and above all perfect for scars and sun spots

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THErosehip oil it is considered one of the most valuable for regenerating the skin. Precious (and expensive) as much as that of Argan, whose properties we have already discovered in a previous article.

The oil we are talking about today, extracted from the seed of the rose hip (a plant that grows spontaneously in Chile and which is similar to the dog rose), is used for different skin problems such as scars, which this oil is most often able to flatten and lighten.

Many women, however, especially appreciate him for his anti-aging effect, the rosehip oil, in fact, used daily helps to diminish superficial wrinkles and reduce dark spots due to age or sun exposure. It is also used more generally to moisturize the skin and treat skin blemishes due to acne, couperosis, psoriasis and as a regenerator for hands or other particularly chapped areas of the body.

All the properties that this oil boasts are due to the presence of some nutrients of which it is composed including linoleic acid, oleic acid, vitamin A and lycopene, particularly beneficial in protect skin from aging, from the sun's rays and to keep the skin cells in good health.

How to use it

Apply every day (morning and evening) a small amount of oil on the face or other parts of the body, massaging gently until completely absorbed. The rosehip can also be used in pregnancy instead of sweet almond oil to prevent or reduce stretch marks on the stomach and breasts. This oil is then often used in beauty recipes mixed with other vegetable oils or essential oils. A very important precaution to have is to keep the product in a cool and dry place, preferably in the refrigerator. Rosehip oil, in fact, is very fragile and tend to irrancidire easily.

Where to find it

Rosehip oil is easily found in herbal medicine, however, make sure it is pure, organic and certified and don't be afraid of the price. Being a very precious costicchia oil, a bit like that of Argan but very little is used at a time and a 100ml bottle will last you a long time. If you choose to buy online you can find excellent products at lower prices.

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