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Rose Hip Oil: Wonders for the Skin

posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 17, 2003 4:12 pm
filed under: True Beauty, Skin Care
Rose Hip Oil: Wonders for the Skin
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By Annie B. Bond

Rose hips are the seed pod left after the rose petals fall off. You have probably heard of rose hip tea, recommended because it is so rich in Vitamin C. The oil from rose hips, often called rosa mosqueta, is very nutritious and consists of 80 percent essential fatty acids. It was a mainstay of the Incas, for example, for its nutritional qualities.

Rose hip oil is also renowned for its benefits for the skin. In fact, it has multiple benefits.
It is particularly famous for any scars, including acne scars. Read about them here:

I was alerted to look into rose hip oil—rosa mosqueta—because some Aubrey Organics skin care products contain it, and I have great respect for Aubrey, the chemist behind the product line. He has considerable integrity and his products are very pure. I always try to use his products if I can.

Here are some of the healing aspects rose hip oil is credited with for helping the skin:

  • Scars, including acne scars and old scars
  • Dry eczema
  • Skin burns, including sunburn
  • Rehydrates dry skin
  • Repair damaged skin cells of all sorts
  • Reduce wrinkles
  • Benefit for dry, mature, aging skin

There are some pure moisturizing creams on the market (Aubrey for one). If you have a specific problem, it would be beneficial to obtain pure rose hip oil and massage two to three drops of the oil into the affected area every day.

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Rizhel I.

hi..good evening..i want to ask f where can i buy rosehip oil here in cebu city??? here in philippines..and how much??cause i really need it...pls. email me at babyeclare@yahoo.com

waiting for your reply....thanks alot.. and god bless always...

Rizhel I.

hi..good evening..i want to ask f where can i buy rosehip oil here in cebu city??? here in philippines..and how much??cause i really need it...pls. email me at babyeclare@yahoo.com

waiting for your reply....thanks alot.. and god bless always...

Ann Michael E.

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Jessica E.

hello good evening! where i can buy ur product rose hip oil here n cagayan de oro city?..pls email me at simplyjezzy79@yahoo.com......more power and godbless!

Jessica E.

hello good evening! where i can buy ur product rose hip oil here n cagayan de oro city?..pls email me at simplyjezzy79@yahoo.com......more power and godbless!

Carlos D.

Hello , We produce , sell and ship worldwide Organic RoseHip oil , Direct From Patagonia at very low prices http://altocompras.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=35&sort=20a&language=en

Jameka S.

hi where can i buy rose hip here in ortigas mandaluyong city. please email me at jamekasaturno@yahoo.com

Shella May Ramos

hi i want to ask where in cebu philippines i can buy the rose hip oil? please send to my email account shellamay_ramos@yahoo.com.. thank you!!

Robin J.

im jay where can i buy here in cebu??cause i need it badly. jay_r5566@yahoo.com email me at this acount... tnx

Lee B.
  • Lee B. says
  • Apr 14, 2009 5:47 PM

I have found that the very best Rose Hip Oil is from New London Pharmacy and its called Virgin Cold Pressed Rose Hip Oil, its about $55 but trust me it is well worth it. Its organic and free from preservatives, fragrances and such. I got burned on my hand and it went away completely after rubbing this on it everyday. It's also good to mix in your moisturizer as well. You will love this product, its available on the New London Pharmacy website. I haven't had any problems with recieving mine, I've already bought about 6 of these bottles. Try it and let me know, it's the best out there!

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