This is an amazing face serum that promotes collagen production, hydrates and plumps skin, helps to even skin tone and fade brown spots, supports scar healing, soothes eczema and psoriasis, and makes skin glow!
Rosehip Seed Oil is a “dry” oil that absorbs easily. It is ideal for both morning application (before makeup if you’re putting some on) and in the evening before diving into bed.
ROSEHIP SEED OIL
Cold-pressed from the seeds of a wild forest rose found mostly in Chile, rosehip seed oil has been shown in studies to support skin repair, elasticity and firmness. It also helps even out skin tone, particularly brown spots.
So, what makes rosehip seed oil so exceptional?
The short version: It promotes collagen production, hydrates and plumps skin, helps to even skin tone and fade brown spots, supports scar healing (including stretch marks), and soothes eczema and psoriasis.
The long version: It contains trans-retinoic acid, which is a derivative of vitamin A. If you’re not familiar with the benefits of topical vitamin A for skin, it stimulates collagen production!!!
Although synthetic vitamin A (in the form of retinol, retinyl palmitate, etc.) is sometimes touted as an “anti-aging miracle worker,” I don’t consider it a good option for many reasons. First, it often comes with side effects like burning, redness, itching and peeling. Second, a US government study recently found that a synthetic form of vitamin A – retinyl palmitate – may actually accelerate free radical damage when applied to the skin.
In contrast, the natural vitamin A derivative found in rosehip seed oil comes with complementary cofactors that prevent it from being irritating. Rosehip seed oil is so gentle, it’s considered appropriate for all skin types, even acne prone and very sensitive skin, and it’s often used to support healing for sun damaged skin.
Why the difference? According to Dr. Campbell McBride, author of Gut & Psychology Syndrome, the body “has been designed to use natural forms of these nutrients and often does not recognize the synthetic forms and does not know what to do with them. There is a growing suspicion that a lot of cases of kidney stones, for example, are caused by supplementing synthetic forms of vitamin C, which would represent most vitamin C supplements available in the shops.”
Rosehip seed oil is incredibly rich in essential fatty acids. Over 70% of the oil is comprised of two in particular – linoleic and linolenic acid – which improve hydration and skin elasticity. It also contains a significant amount of vitamin C, which is essential for collagen synthesis.
To recap, these vitamins and nutrients work synergistically to:
· Support scar healing (including stretch marks)
· Promote the production of collagen
· Help skin maintain moisture and plumpness
· Even skin tone, particularly brown spots
· Soothe eczema and psoriasis
The oils in this serum support skin repair and renewal, elasticity and firmness, and even skin tone.
*Carrot seed essential oil has a distinctive smell and is reputed to be a wonderful skin rejuvenating oil. Carrot seed oil has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties that may improve skin health and even prevent aging.
I have infused this serum with Calendula which has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties that might make it useful in healing wounds and soothing eczema. It's also used as an antiseptic. The colorful petals are rich in flavonoids—naturally occurring compounds found in vegetables and fruits—that have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombogenic, antidiabetic, anticancer, and neuroprotective activities.
Calendula is anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, protects your skin against free radical damage before they can do damage that leads to premature aging (increased fine lines and wrinkles), hyperpigmentation, and dullness. The healing properties come from calendula’s ability to increase blood flow and oxygen to the skin. The nourishing benefits of calendula help to plump the surface of your skin to give you tighter, more supple skin almost instantly.
TO USE
Apply to your face, neck, chest, and back of hands before bed. Because it is a dry oil that absorbs quickly, you can also apply it in the morning if desired.. Order a bottle today!
*Avoid carrot seed essential oil if pregnant or nursing.