Excellent for Anti-ageing. The longevity of cell membranes is essential to avoid changes related to ageing. Genetics, Nutrition, & the Environment are responsible for ageing and exposure to UV radiation causes photoaging of the skin. Photoaging damages collagen, elastin, and the skin’s moisture barrier, leading to wrinkles, sagging, toughening, and dry skin texture.

A study found that the tretinoin content of rosehip seed oil greatly depends on the extraction method. Cold-pressed Rosehip Oil contains seven times more miracle activity. Trans-retinoic acid,  (J. Concha, 2006),  aka Tretinoin, one of the other forms of retinoids, has proven its standard in anti-ageing technology. Retinoids refer to a group of compounds derived from Vitamin A. It includes beta-carotene, retinol (pure vitamin A itself) & tretinoin.  It is the main bioactive component as it works on the skin at a cellular level, including restoring and regenerating tissues, decreasing wrinkles, helping acne and even normalising pore size.  (Daniel Franco, 2007)

Rosehip inhibits collagen-destroying enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, which are increased by UVB), & it's also proven to boost the skin’s collagen synthesis. It also stimulates NMF glycosaminoglycans or the skin protein filaggrin. Normalises keratinisation and minimises pore sizes to produce less sebum (Rong Kong PhD, 2015).

Rosehip Oil is an Excellent Moisturizer. It's a nice emollient, moisturising plant oil loaded with substantial Unsaturated fatty acids. The most abundant fatty acid is linoleic acid (35.9–54.8%), followed by α-linolenic acid (16.6–26.5%) and oleic acid (14.7–22.1%). (Ilyasoğlu, 2014). Many lipophilic antioxidants are present, especially tocopherols and carotenoids. It contains a high level of phenolic acids, especially p-coumaric acid methyl ester, vanillin, and vanillic acid. Due to its high composition of UFAs and antioxidants, this oil has relatively high protection against inflammation and oxidative stress. (Cosima Chrubasik, 2008)  In the medical field, rosehip Oil also has been used for decades to treat wounds, scars, stretch marks & uneven skin tone. 

Healing is a natural and dynamic process in which the body regenerates tissues after injury. This process develops along three phases: inflammation, granulation tissue formation & maturation/remodelling. (Wayne K Stadelmann, 1998). In the remodelling phase, tissue enzymes remove excess extracellular matrix & collagen; the remaining fibrils are realigned along the tension lines. This remodelling process occurs in 6 - 12 months but may persist for years after the initial injury. (Gerd G. Gauglitz, 2010) 

High polyunsaturated fatty acid content, fewer other saturated fatty acids, and small amounts of other dermatological active interest like trans-retinoic acid or natural tretinoin, which play a vital role in the permeability of cell membranes and injury repair mechanisms. (Pedro Valerón-Almazán1, 2015) 

Exposure of the skin to UV induces the generation of reactive oxygen species, causing chronic inflammation and the breakdown of cell membranes in a process referred to as skin photoaging. Photoaging damages collagen, elastin, and the skin’s moisture barrier, leading to wrinkles, sagging, toughening, and dry skin texture. (L Phetcharat, 2022).  

The Rosehip Seed contains a significant amount of oil that can be extracted and used for medical and cosmetic applications. Comprise high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), essential to the skin. L Phetcharat, 2022) 

The oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and saturated fatty acids (SFAs), as well as all-trans-retinoic acid (tretinoin), a naturally occurring derivative of vitamin A that regenerate damaged skin. (FotirićAkšićgJesusSimal-Gandara, 2022.) 

It minimises facial expression wrinkles and prevents pre-mature ageing of skin tissues. 

Lipophilic antioxidants, especially tocopherols and carotenoids, have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that make skin healthy. 

Stretch marks are cutaneous lesions frequently occurring in weight gain during puberty and early adult life. The linear lesions evolve with time, passing through an initial red colour (rxed stretch marks) to a typical white stretch mark. In the case of stretch marks, strain forces are so important that the collagen mechanism is disrupted, and irreversible sliding and separation of fibres occur. (Carol Courderot-Masuyer1*)

Rosehip Oil is efficient for treating damaged skin. High polyunsaturated fatty acid content, fewer other saturated fatty acids, and small amounts of other dermatological active interest like trans-retinoic acid or natural tretinoin, which play a vital role in the permeability of cell membranes and injury repair mechanisms. (Pedro Valerón-Almazán1, 2015)

Enriched Vitamin E(Tocopherol) provides Antioxidant effects.

Studies show that massaging Rosehip Oil into the skin can help improve stretch marks’ appearance. Pregnant women use it to warn and attenuate stretch marks and surgical scars associated with antenatal perineal massage to minimise the perineal trauma in childbirth. (E.A. López, 2013)

Rosehip oil has fantastic skin rejuvenation benefits. It helps to fade different types of scars and promote cell turnover.

High polyunsaturated fatty acid content, fewer other saturated fatty acids, and small amounts of other dermatological active interest like tocopherols & trans-retinoic acid or natural tretinoin, which play a vital role in the permeability of cell membranes and injury repair mechanisms. (Pedro Valerón-Almazán1, 2015). Trans-retinoic acid or natural tretinoin inhibits collagen-destroying enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs, which are increased by UVB), & it's also proven to boost the skin’s collagen synthesis. It also stimulates NMF glycosaminoglycans or the skin protein filaggrin. Normalises keratinisation and minimises pore sizes to produce less sebum (Rong Kong PhD, 2015)

Cold-pressed Rosehip Oil contains seven times more miracle activity. Trans-retinoic acid, J. Concha 2006), aka Tretinoin, one of the other forms of retinoids, has proven its standard in anti-ageing technology. Retinoids refer to a group of compounds derived from Vitamin A. It includes beta-carotene, retinol (pure vitamin A itself) & tretinoin. (Daniel Franco, 2007)

Topical application of retinoic acid resulted in histological improvements, including increased dermal collagen synthesis. Retinoic acid plays a vital role in blocking collagenase activity, thus, preventing collagen degradation, which appears to be the molecular basis of its anti-ageing clinical efficacy. (J.Voorhees1, 1995),(Gary J. Fisher, 1996)

Damage to skin collagen and elastin (extracellular matrix) is the hallmark of long-term exposure to solar ultraviolet irradiation. It is believed to be responsible for the wrinkled appearance of sun-exposed skin. (Gary J. Fisher, 1996) Anti-ageing effects of retinoic acid include the inhibition of UV-induction of matrix metalloproteinases and the promotion of collagen synthesis in photoaged skin.

It is the main bioactive component as it works on the skin at a cellular level, including restoring and regenerating tissues, decreasing wrinkles, helping acne and even normalising pore size.  (Daniel Franco, 2007)

How long does rosehip oil take to fade scars?

According to Scientific Research references, the improvement of the scar was observed subjectively, especially at the level of erythema, with significant differences at 6 and 12 weeks, and discoloration and atrophy, with significant differences at 12 weeks.

How much is vitamin C in rosehip oil?

Several scientific studies have shown that wild rose fruit contains many antioxidant compounds - phenolic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and carotenoids. It belongs to the fruits with the highest ascorbic acid content (up to 6 times more than in oranges). The fruit consists of three different parts: skin, seeds and pappi. The extracts were analysed for determination of vitamin C content. It was found that the main amount of vitamin C is in the skin. The seeds contain a significant amount of oil, which can be extracted and used for medical and cosmetic applications. Pappi can be considered a waste product from hip processing with a high energy value, which can be used to produce alternative solid fuel. (Silviya Georgieva, 2014)

Which rosehip oil is best for the face?

The seeds contain linoleic and oleic acids with significant levels of trans-retinoic, which have regenerative properties to assist skin regeneration following scarring.

Which rosehip oil is best?

Although different procedures can be employed for oil extraction from rosehip seeds, cold pressing is usually preferred as it offers better nutritive/nutraceutical quality oil. Rosehip seed oil is characterised by appreciable linoleic acid and oleic acid levels.  All-trans-retinoic acid content improved by 700% in rosehip oil obtained through cold pressing, with and without enzymatic pre-treatment, compared with organic solvent extraction.

Where to store rosehip oil?

It should be stored in a dark, cool place to maintain its beneficial effects. Also, it can refrigerate.

Can I use rosehip oil every day?

Yes, you can use this oil every day. But, when using rosehip oil, watch for signs of allergic reactions like skin irritation or rash.

Can I use rosehip oil twice a day?

Yes, twice using daily is very much effective for tissue regeneration.

Why is rosehip oil good?

Rosehip Oil is extracted from the seeds of rose hip (Rosa canina L). It contains substantial Unsaturated fatty acids. The most abundant fatty acid is linoleic acid (35.9–54.8%), followed by α-linolenic acid (16.6–26.5%) and oleic acid (14.7–22.1%). Many lipophilic antioxidants are present, especially tocopherols and carotenoids. High levels of phenolic acids, especially p-coumaric acid methyl ester, vanillin and vanillic acid, are also found in Rosehip Oil. Due to its high composition of UFAs and antioxidants, this oil has relatively high protection against inflammation and oxidative stress. In the medical field, rosehip Oil also has been used for decades to treat wounds and scars. The beneficial effect of this oil has been attributed to its high content of essential fatty and unsaturated acids, which play a vital role in the permeability of cell membranes and injury repair mechanisms. 

How much tretinoin is in rosehip oil?

The Rosehip Oil comes from cold pressing and contains seven times more tretinoin (0.357 ml/l) than the oil from organic solvent extraction.