Rosehip oil for the face anyone?
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Wed Dec 10, 2003 5:11 am Quote

I have a vague recollection of somebody on this forum writting about using (or starting to use) Rosehip oil for the face. Does that ring a bell? I was pretty sure it was Leeleedeedee but I can't find that post Sad

So perhaps I'm wrong. It's been known to happen Smile

Quite often actually....

Anyways, I'm interested in getting this for my mum and I'm wondering if anybody here has used it (any brand) and what their thoughts on it were.

Ta! Smile

enjoys freebies · Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:28 am Quote

Hello Mabsy, How have you been?

I have not used rosehip oil yet, but coincidentally I was just about to put in an order for it from my favourite apothecary store. I do use essential oils and carriers oils but have not tried the rosehip oil yet.

Rosehip oil is supposed to be an exceptionally good oil for tissue regeneration, scars, burns and wrinkles (I know, not your problem.) As an essential oil it can be used undiluted on the face. Most essential oils should be mixed with carrier oils, but a good apothecary store will do this. Not all essential oils are the real, pure thing or distilled in the right way, so you have to be careful what kind of oil you are buying and from where. I'll give you the website where I order my oils. They make their own infusions and their products are the best. For example, I wanted a blend of essential oils for skin hyperpigmentation which they did for me themselves. It's a blend of Rosa Mosqueta, Evening Primrose Oil, Mandarin, Neroli, Frankincense plus other oil. Their products (oils and carrier oils and hydrosols are first rate products.) The website is: www.ambrosia.mb.ca (disregard this if you're not interested.) This is the best information I can offer on rosehip oil. I do know a lot about other oils because I have been researching them like mad. I feel that they offer great skin benefits. Some oils (like Sesame) can even protect from the sun's harmful rays. Well, I can go on and on, but I hope this helps you.

Bye for now.

Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:53 pm Quote

Hi Mabsy,

When I lived in Australia a couple of years ago, there was lots of writing in the beauty magazines about Rosehip oil, so I decided to try it. I bought it from a health shop. It had only slight, soft, buttery smell, hardly detectable, which I liked.
My skin is very sensitive, often irritated, and I remember this oil being very calming and soothing, and my skin absorbed it remarkably well. I often used it overnight, as some kind of overnight treatment (massaged it into the skin), and I liked to mix a little bit of moisturizer with it, which made lovely rich night cream. Because I didn't have any wrinkles, I can't comment on its wrinkle reducing properties, but I highly recommend it as a beautiful softening, calming and nourishing (and very light, too) oil. And very inexpensive, too.

enjoys freebies · Wed Dec 10, 2003 1:25 pm Quote

I've never tried rosehip oil, but I did post it on another forum a while back asking if anyone had ever tried it for lightening their skin. I saw it on ebay and it looked like an interesting serum. Here's the description that was given:

ROSEHIP OIL FROM CHILE ("Rosa Affinis Rubiginosa" - aka "Rosa Mosqueta")...this wonderful oil is produced from the Rosehip seeds (fruit) of the native wild "Rose of Mosqueta" grown in the luscious mountain region of the ANDES (southern Chile). DRY SKIN?? EXTRA-DRY SKIN?? This is an ALL-YOU'LL-EVER-NEED...Facial moisturizer, softener, and freshener!
a truly 100% pure and natural - ORGANIC, COLD-PRESSED, UNREFINED (Cosmetic Grade), UNADULTERATED, Rosehip Oil from Chile.
Being a Cold-Pressed, Unrefined oil, it contains ALL of its natural nutrients, and therefore maintaining the highest quality and most complete of its constituents. Giving exceptional curative, healing and regenerative properties.
***NOTE: Many refined oils are DENATURED, and are lacking in certain natural nutrients, their colour, depth, and scent are also altered.
UNREFINED oils ensure a finer quality product which help retain a rich, strong flavour and colour that is true to its natural self. HIGHER in "EFA's"/ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS (Oleic, Palmitic, Linoleic, Linolenic), it also contains the following constitutents: Trans-Retinoic Acid (which is a derivitive of Retinol A), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Pectin, Polyphenols, Leucoanthocyanins, Catechins, and Glyosides, Natural Tretinoin (a derivitive of Vitamin A). PROVEN to delay the effects of skin aging, aids cell regeneration and boosts levels of collagen and elastin to create smoother, firmer skin. Enriching, and pH balanced, allows skin to breathe naturally. Also used to strengthen fingernails, and used on thin or damaged hair. Useful in reducing the effects of Scarring, Stretch marks, effects of Psoriasis and Eczema, Lumps from scarring, Hyper-pigmentation, Dermatitis, Over-exposure to the sun, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Skin burns. Penetrates the upper layers of the skin quickly, leaving the skin moisturized and non-greasy. There is a immediate effect on dry skin and eczema. This luxurious oil is renowned for its skin-nourishing properties and can be used alone or blended.

Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:57 pm Quote

Thanks very much for the wealth of info ladies. Sounds like just the thing for my mum.

Leeleedeedee - Sorry I think I got a bit confused. It was you I was actually thinking of because it was the site that you posted that I was after Smile

Thank you for posting it again. I don't know why I thought you tried Rosehip oil, but I do remember you posting about essential oils. I'm thinking of getting mum the Eleusian Rosehip Regenerative Oil (blend of Rose hip oil, Vit. C & E, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood) but wanted to check out the site you posted before and see what their shipping charges are like.

Maya - was there a particular brand that you bought in Australia that you would recommend?

Thanks again everyone for all the great info!

Mabsy.

Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:35 am Quote

Hi Mabsy,

unfortunately I don't remember the brand, but I remember that a health store had one that was labelled "organic, 100% natural, undiluted rosehip oil" and it came in small, narrow glass bottle. It is completelly colorless, and almost smell free.I think if you go to a well stocked, larger health store, they would have nice selection.
My skin gets clogged easily if I use heavy moisturizers, but surprisingly, it didn't do that with this oil, it soaked it up really well. I also used to tap it around my eyes area, and I have to say, it made that thin skin really soft and supple, it was excellent. And I remember that all those magazines were saying that it is one of the best natural oils for many skin conditions, it had huge revival when I was there, I think that you can't go wrong with it. All the best, Maja
Smile

enjoys freebies · Thu Dec 11, 2003 5:41 am Quote

Hello everyone,

Just want to say that essential oils rarely, if ever, clog the pores. Because they are pure and natural with absolutely no fillers or additives they work to restore and balance the skin. I actually got rid of blackheads using Hagelnut oil.

Mabsy, the website I gave you calculates the shipping charges after you have made your order. However, you can contact them before placing an order and ask for an approximate shipping charge. They will happily do this for you.

enjoys freebies · Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:02 am Quote

W

W!! I'm so glad that you asked about Rosehip oil Mabsy! It sounds like such a good all-round natural oil (I've only ever heard of Evening Primrose oil but not Rosehip). I've never used Rosehip oil but want to now-- I would really love to keep a vial for when I'm travelling and for emergency skin fix-ups. Thanks to all you ladies for all the great info! Smile

Maya, you could have started a resurgance of Rosehip oil revival here again in OZ!! Very Happy

Mabsy, since I'll be making a trip down to the local Healthfood store soon, just wondering if you ever took up the Vitamin E oil challenge of pricking a capsule of oil and putting it on your eyelashes?! :P I remember reading that post and wondered if you got results?!

Summertimegirl x Wink

Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:42 pm Quote

Well, I ended up buying it locally (as opposed to online overseas - I'm usually the Aussie government's worst nightmare Smile

). I got a 15ml bottle for mum from a company called Renew. It just says something to the effect of 100% organic rosehip oil. We'll see what it does for her.

Summertimegirl - funny that you should mention it because I started that whole vitamin E experiment just over a week ago. I finally made the effort to go to the chemist and find natural vitamin E capsules. It's really too early to tell though. Because I'm lazy I've actually opened up a few capsules and drained the vit E into a little 3mL bottle. I have a little clean mascara wand (just one of those disposable ones - except I'm not disposing Smile

) and I dip it, apply it to my lashes and wash it off the brush to keep it clean for next time.

I'll let you know how I go but it might take a few months....

Mabsy.

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