Rosehip oil (which you can find for under $20 on amazon.com) is harvested from the seeds of rose bushes, and is full of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids that supposedly do wonderful things for your face.
The common beauty trick from Chile has grown in popularity ever since Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr announced that she uses it regularly, and now over 5,000 reviewers on Amazon say it’s magic for fixing dull, acne-prone skin.
These are the main cosmetic advantages of Rosehip Oil:
1) Moisturizing: Rosehip oil can work as a great natural alternative for moisturizing. It has nourishing fatty acids, which along with water, is the main ingredient in most moisturizers.
2) Treating Wrinkles: Rosehip oil is packed with beauty essentials like anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C. These ingredients allow rosehip oil to treat signs of aging and pigmentation, hydrate skin and repair damaged skin, and provide a strong protective antioxidant boost — all without the oily feel of a traditional liquid oil.
3) Brightening Skin: The astringent properties in rosehip oil help tighten your pores and brighten your skin, so adding a drops of rosehip oil to your skincare routine is great if your cheeks need a little brightening up. Start with a small quantity in your daily routine: patting a few drops on cleansed skin at bedtime.
4) Evening Out Skin Tone: Supermodel Miranda Kerr swears by rosehip oil and uses it every night to help her skin stay even and flawless. Another purported fan: the Duchess of Cambridge, a.k.a., Kate Middleton.”Kate continues to use rosehip oil in her daily skincare regimen,” an anonymous source told US Weekly in 2015. “She loves the effect it has on her skin.” Her rumored brand of choice: Andes Organics Rosehip Oil
5) Firming Skin: Rosehip oil may help your skin regain elasticity if you’ve noticed some sagging lately. Add a few drops to your face in the morning and again just before bed to help with fresh, younger-looking skin.
6) Fading Scars: The ultimate beauty ingredient trio — anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C — make this oil a potential solution for fading any facial scars or unsightly marks. Together these help undo and prevent oxidative damage and help the skin re-build collagen. It can help fade skin hyperpigmentation and potentially minimize the appearance of fine lines and even stretch marks.
7) Exfoliating Skin: Consider adding rosehip oil to your routine as a face wash. Similar to sugar and sea salt, rosehip seed oil can work as a natural exfoliator when combined with baking soda. But steer clear if your skin is acne-prone, as this oil can further irritate already forming blemishes or clog pores.