Everything you need to know about rosehip oil.

When applied topically, rosehip oil offers numerous benefits:

• Restorative: A scientific study has demonstrated the effectiveness of this oil in reducing the marks left by scars, particularly in repairing damage caused by sun exposure. This efficacy on scars stems from its high content of essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) which promote the reconstruction of cell membranes as they themselves are constituents of membrane phospholipids. Furthermore, it prevents the overgrowth of dermis and thus the appearance of keloid scars.

• Antioxidant: Rich in vitamin E, rosehip oil is an excellent antioxidant treatment to protect the skin from free radicals. As a reminder, these are reactive oxygen species naturally produced by the body. However, when cells are faced with a stress, they produce them excessively. Stress sources are numerous, the main ones being exposure to UVA, pollution, smoking, a diet too rich in fats and/or sugars. Free radicals are particularly unstable molecules due to their single electron. They tend to react with other molecules to form an electron pair, and thus cause damage to cells, DNA, and proteins in the body. This accelerates ageing and wrinkles appear on the skin's surface. Rosehip oil is therefore a valuable ally in preventing premature skin ageing.

• Brightening: This plant-based oil is capable of reducing brown spots. As a reminder, hyperpigmentation is due to an excess of melanin in a localised area. This phenomenon can result from a number of factors, such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, the use of certain medications (contraceptive pills, chemotherapy drugs...), and age. The presence of trans-retinoic acid in rosehip oil acts on the overproduction of melanin and diminishes the appearance of pigmented spots on the skin's surface.
  

The aforementioned benefits make it a preferred ingredient in certain nourishing and repairing day or night creams, to prevent signs of ageing. It is also found in soothing post-hair removal or after-sun treatments, due to its calming and repairing properties. Well tolerated by all skin types and without any contraindications, it can also be used in its pure form, on clean, dry skin, morning and/or evening.

Our rosehip vegetable oil is certified organic. It has been cold-pressed from rosehip seeds that have been grown and harvested in Chile. It also forms part of our radiance facial scrub. This is a melting gel with micro-grains of apricot kernels that unclog the pores and promote cellular renewal, for smooth skin, an even and luminous complexion.