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Rosehip Oil – The Natural Scar Elixir

Known for its restorative and scar-healing properties, rosehip oil is extracted from the seeds of the wild rose. Packed with essential fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins, it nourishes and repairs skin, enhancing texture and reducing the appearance of scars, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Rosehip oil’s restorative and skin-brightening effects make it an ideal addition to our Skin Nutrients Facial Oil, our award-winning oil delivering noticeable results to skin.

What is Rosehip Oil?

Rosehip oil is derived from the seeds of the Rosa moschata and Rosa canina species of the wild rose, making it a naturally potent elixir for the skin. This cold-pressed oil is packed with essential fatty acids—like omega-3 and omega-6—and a concentrated dose of vitamins C and E. These nutrients deliver profound benefits, from improving skin elasticity to brightening and healing. With its regenerative qualities, Rosehip oil is revered for its ability to tackle visible signs of ageing, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. It's a skincare essential that works not only as a moisturizer but as a treatment to restore the skin’s natural radiance.

The Top 5 Benefits of Rosehip Oil

  1. Hydration: Deeply nourishes and retains moisture, leaving skin supple and soft.
  2. Anti-Ageing: Smooths fine lines and wrinkles, restoring youthful texture and firmness.
  3. Skin Brightening: Evens skin tone and enhances radiance with a luminous glow.
  4. Scar Reduction: Fades scars and imperfections, promoting a smoother complexion.
  5. Cellular Repair: Supports the skin’s natural healing processes, rejuvenating damaged skin.

How Rosehip Oil Reduces the Signs of Ageing

  • Anti-Ageing Benefits Rosehip oil is a champion in the fight against the visible effects of ageing. Packed with antioxidants—particularly vitamin C and E—this oil neutralizes free radicals that break down collagen and elastin in the skin. Regular use can visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production, improving skin elasticity and texture. The result: a firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking complexion.
  • Skin Brightening The high vitamin C content in Rosehip oil works to brighten the skin, making it an ideal treatment for uneven pigmentation and dark spots. As an effective natural remedy, it helps fade discoloration while enhancing overall skin tone. Over time, its use results in a more radiant and luminous complexion, combating dullness and restoring vibrancy to the skin.
  • Hydration and Moisture Retention Dry skin is one of the most significant contributors to premature ageing. Rosehip oil delivers deep hydration, improving the skin’s moisture balance and maintaining suppleness. Rich in essential fatty acids, the oil strengthens the skin’s natural moisture barrier, preventing water loss and ensuring that the skin remains soft and hydrated throughout the day. This moisture boost helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, keeping the skin looking plump and rejuvenated.
  • Scar Reduction and Skin Healing One of Rosehip oil’s most celebrated benefits is its ability to fade scars and promote skin regeneration. Its combination of essential fatty acids and antioxidants stimulates cell renewal, effectively reducing the appearance of acne scars, surgical marks, and stretch marks. Regular application can transform uneven skin texture, resulting in a smoother, more even complexion.
  • Promotes Skin Repair Rosehip oil is instrumental in supporting the skin’s natural repair processes. The oil’s rich array of vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids helps heal and restore damaged skin, whether from environmental stressors or intrinsic ageing. By encouraging cellular regeneration, Rosehip oil fortifies the skin, leaving it more resilient and prepared to combat future damage. This repair action is essential for maintaining healthy, youthful skin.

How to Boost Rosehip Oil’s Benefits

While Rosehip oil provides a wealth of benefits for maintaining youthful skin, its efficacy can be maximized when integrated into a well-rounded skincare and lifestyle regimen. Here are a few key practices to enhance its impact and preserve your skin’s health over time:

  • Hydration is Key: Ensuring your skin stays hydrated is crucial for maintaining its elasticity and resilience. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support your skin’s moisture levels from the inside out.
  • Sun Protection: UV exposure accelerates the ageing process, breaking down collagen and leading to premature wrinkles and sunspots. While Rosehip oil can assist in the repair of sun damage, daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential to protect the skin from further harm.
  • Nutrient-Rich Diet: A diet rich in antioxidants, particularly vitamins C, A, and E, supports skin health. Incorporate fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds into your meals to bolster your skin’s defences against environmental damage.
  • Consistent Skincare Routine: A balanced skincare routine—one that includes cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing—lays the foundation for healthy skin. For an added boost, a facial oil like Skin Nutrients Facial Oil can further enhance hydration and radiance, complementing the benefits of Rosehip oil.
  • Limit Alcohol and Smoking: Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking can dehydrate the skin, diminishing its natural glow and accelerating the signs of ageing. Moderating these habits can help preserve the integrity of your skin.

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Active Ingredients by Product

Amino Acids

Amino acids are molecules used by all living things to make proteins. They are key in various bodily functions, from protein synthesis to tissue repair to nutrient absorption.​

Cysteine HCI - A Healing Non-Essential Amino Acid

A non-essential amino acid that aids the healing process, Cysteine has been used in medicine for more than 30 years. The nutrient replenishes intracellular levels of the natural antioxidant glutathione, which is depleted by age and illness, restoring cells’ ability to fight damage from reactive oxygen species.​ Read more on Cysteine HCI here.

L-Glutamine - An Abundant Nonessential Amino Acid

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body - and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance immune system function and result in a lower level of infection. In conjunction with Cysteine, Glutamine supplementation has been shown to enhance glutathione stores. Read more on L-Glutamine here.

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL - An Anti-Ageing Amino Acid

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL is a form of carnitine that plays a role in energy metabolism, protecting against and repairing existing age-induced mitochondrial DNA damage, boosting mitochondrial function and improving energy turnover. Read more on N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL here.

Arginine - A Multi-Tasking Amino Acid

Arginine is an amino acid, which plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and cell division. Many studies have linked arginine to enhanced immunity and the improved release of the human growth hormone (HGH), which repairs and regenerates the body’s tissue during sleep. Read more on Arginine here.

L-Citrulline - A Nonessential Animo Acid

Citrulline is an energy-boosting amino acid that improves endurance, cognitive function and blood pressure. It improves the ammonia recycling process and nitric oxide production, which helps blood vessels relax and improves blood flow, all of which improves performance, energy and endurance. Read more on L-Citrulline here.

Taurine (synthetic) - The ‘Wonder Molecule’

An amino acid found most commonly in meat, fish and dairy products, Taurine supports the immune system, the nervous system and healthy muscle function –improving exercise performance, reducing fatigue and increasing fat burning. Taurine also supports insulin health and is a potent brain nutrient. Read more on Taurine here.

Lysine - An Essential Collagen-Producing Amino Acid

Essential in the production of collagen, which supports the growth, repair and maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and connective tissue. Lysine sustains youthful levels of collagen in the skin, and is required to produce elastin. Read more on Lysine here.

Glycine - A Powerhouse Antioxidant

One of three essential amino acids that make up the body’s powerhouse antioxidant, Glutathione – Glycine has been shown to protect DNA and reduce inflammation in the body. Read more on Glycine here.

Vitamins

Vitamins are essential micronutrients. They each work to keep the body function properly – from protecting against infections to helping your body get energy from food and helping your blood clot properly.

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Vitamin A - The All-Rounder

Vitamin A is known to contribute to healthy skin, improved cognitive function, healthy vision and a strengthened immune system. The multifunctional vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, helping to reduce cellular, molecular and tissue damage caused by free radicals. Read more on Vitamin A here.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - The Energy Yielding Nutrient

Vitamin B1, otherwise known as Thiamine, is an essential vitamin involved in maintaining an efficient, energy-yielding metabolism, a resilient nervous system, healthy cardiovascular system and balanced psychological function. Read more on Vitamin B1 here.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - The Brainpower Nutrient

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid, is one of the essential nutrients needed to reduce tiredness and fatigue and improve mental performance. It contributes to the structure and function of brain cells and has an essential role in the creation of the neurotransmitters. Read more on Vitamin B5 here.

Vitamin B6 - The Hormone Support Vitamin

Vitamin B6 is an essential B vitamin known to support the healthy regulation of hormonal activity, support a strong immune system and keep tiredness and fatigue at bay. Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and helps support a healthy function of the nervous system.​ Read more on Vitamin B6 here.

Biotin - The Skin and Hair Saviour

Biotin is a B vitamin and healthy skin, hair, and nails powerhouse. Biotin is also essential to the conversion of food into energy – reducing tiredness and fatigue, supporting balanced psychological function and healthy mucous membranes. Read more on Biotin here.

Folate (Vitamin B9) - The Body Support Vitamin

Folate is essential to the production of red and white blood cells, and to the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. Adequate vitamin B9 intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence. It is also vital for psychological function and a healthy immune system.​
Read more on Folate here.

Vitamin C - The Essential Nutrient

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an excellent antioxidant in the body. It is vital to the production and maintenance of collagen, stimulation of adrenal function and stress management. Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate the immune system by boosting the activity of white blood cells.​ Read more on Vitamin C here.

Vitamin D3 - The Fat-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin essential to normal growth and development. Its role in the absorption of calcium is key to a healthy neuromuscular system, normal blood clotting, and heart function. Read more on Vitamin D3 here.

Vitamin E - The Antioxidant Vitamin

Vitamin E is primarily known as a powerful antioxidant with immune-boosting benefits, but it also protects against cognitive decline and memory loss by protecting cells from oxidative stress.​ Read more on Vitamin E here.

Coenzyme Q10 - A Powerful Antioxidant

A powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory produced within the body, Coenzyme Q10 is key in sustaining health and energy, but levels of the nutrient decline with age. Studies have confirmed that, due to its fat-soluble nature, the bioavailability of Coenzyme Q10 is greatly increased by its suspension in oil.​ Read more on Coenzyme Q10 here.

Lutein - An Essential for Ocular Support

A natural carotenoid closely related to Vitamin A, Lutein is an antioxidant known to support ocular health. Research shows Lutein can play a key role in protecting the retina and lens from free radicals, supporting overall eye health and vision. Read more on Lutein here.

Minerals

Minerals are elements that come from soil and water. They are necessary for 3 key reasons: building strong bones and teeth, controlling body fluids inside and outside cells, and turning the food you eat into energy.

Selenium - The Hormonal Balance Supporter

Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from infection. The mineral also plays a vital role in boosting antioxidant activity in the body and providing protection against free radical damage.​​ Read more on Selenium here.

Zinc - The Immune System Supporter

Zinc improves immune resilience by regulating the function of white blood cells and helping to curtail the progression of viral cold and flu symptoms. Zinc is also an important nutrient for healthy growth and development, muscle repair, DNA synthesis, fertility, reproduction and sexual function.​ Read more on Zinc here.

Magnesium - The Anti-Stress Mineral

Magnesium, in the highly bioavailable form of Magnesium Malate, is a natural tranquiliser known to relax skeletal muscles and smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to this function, Magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness, anxiety, low energy and muscle cramps. Read more on Magnesium Malate here.

Iodine - The Thyroid-Supporting Nutrient

Iodine’s most important role is to ensure healthy thyroid function as it helps to regulate the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It also supports cognitive function, a strong nervous system and a healthy, energy-yielding metabolism. Read more on Iodine (from potassium iodide) here.

Botanical Extracts

Botanical extracts are concentrated substances derived from plants, containing beneficial compounds that support various aspects of health.​

Ashwagandha - The Mental Performance-Supporting Herb

A popular Ayurvedic herb and adaptogen, Ashwagandha contributes to increased mental performance and focus. An ally during menopause, it helps address menopause-related depression and mood swings. When taken regularly, Ashwagandha can also help reduce anxiety, by boosting the production of GABA – an important natural tranquiliser in the brain. Read more on Ashwagandha here.

Sage - The Nutrient-Rich Herb

A common herb, Sage is known to improve brain function, support digestive health and provide metabolic support. During menopause, Sage is known to help alleviate associated menopausal symptoms. Read more on Sage here.

Turmeric (root) Extract - The Anti-Inflammatory Spice

A spice used in India for thousands of years in cooking and herbal medicine, Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial effects. It also supports the liver and detoxification pathways. Read more on Turmeric Extract here.

Omega 3’s

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in brain function, heart health and reducing inflammation.​

Flaxseed Oil - A Rich Source of Essential Fatty Acids

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation in all systems, increase the radiance and elasticity of the skin and boost the immune system. Read more on Flaxseed Oil here.

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