Everything You Need To Know About Rosehip Oil

The use of rosehip oil as an ingredient in beauty products has become very popular in 2018. However, Egyptians, Mayans, and Hippocrates in ancient Greek started this beauty trend.
They used this essential oil because of its healing, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.  

Rosehip oil’s anti-inflammatory properties are second to none. It is indeed a super oil.
This superpower is why supermodels, actors and beauty gurus include it in their daily routines to keep their skins from aging and wrinkling.

Rosehip oil is worth trying out. Here’s everything you need to know about its extraction, nutrient value, applications, side effects, and benefits.

EXTRACTION PROCESS OF ROSEHIP OIL
Rosehip oil is extracted from rosehips. These are seeds from rose bushes.
Not all rose bushes produce rose hips. So far, The rosa rugose and rose canina rose breeds are on top of the production game.
Rosehip oil is extracted using the cold press extraction method.

NUTRIENT VALUE OF ROSEHIP OIL
Rosehip is one of the best anti-aging and anti-inflammatory oils. It’s rich in Vitamins E, C, and A, fatty acids like oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants.
It is also a rich source of vitamin 

APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS OF ROSEHIP OIL
Just like any other essential oil, Rosehip oil has numerous applications and uses. These benefits include but are not limited to;

• Skincare: Rosehip oil is a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from skin-damaging radicals. When applied, rosehip oil helps to
• rejuvenate the skin.
• Fade scars
• Treat wrinkles
• Reducing sunburns
• Correct hyperpigmentation
• Treat acne
• Moisturize the skin
• Keep the skin firm
• Hair Care: Rosehip oil non-greasy. This quality makes it easy for the scalp to absorb it. Its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial qualities also help fight dandruff and other scalp infections.
  It helps repair damaged hair follicles and keep the hair moisturized.
  Frequent application of rosehip oil also promotes hair growth.
• Stress Reduction: Aromatherapists use rosehip oil to help relieve patients of stress. When used in aromatherapy, rosehip oil was seen to cause a  significant decrease in breathing rate, blood oxygen saturation, and systolic blood pressure.
  Experts also say that rosehip oil makes people calmer, more relaxed and less alert.
  
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis: In 2008 scientists proved that rosehip oil could be useful in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
  Rosehip oil contains polyphenols and anthocyanins. These nutrients help to ease joint inflammation and prevent joint damage.
  The presence of antioxidants in rosehip oil also helps to reduce the effects of harmful oxidants that cause tissue damage.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ROSEHIP OIL

Acutely few people experience the side effects of organic rosehip oil.
Most people only experience these side effects due to allergic reactions. These allergic reactions can be mild/severe, depending on different factors.
These reactions include;

• Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
• Exanthem (rash)
• Lightheadedness
• Rhinitis (nasal congestion)
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Sibilant rhonchi (wheezing)
• Chest discomfort
• Anaphylaxis

HOW TO USE ROSEHIP OIL

Unlike other essential oils, rosehip oil can be applied directly to the skin. It doesn’t require a carrier oil. A helpful tip is always to add a bit of vitamin E oil to your rosehip oil to increase its shelf life.
It is advisable to apply a few drops to your skin twice daily while focusing on dry/ wrinkled areas for best results.
For aromatherapy, Rosehip oil can be applied just like any other essential oil. That is, it can be;

• Inhaled directly
• Used as a massage oil
• Added to a diffuser
• Applied to pulse points

Rosehip oil is definitely worth a shot. Buy a bottle now and thank me later!