Rosehip Oil is enjoying its time in the sun due to its hydrating, soothing, and anti-aging properties. It has gained a dedicated following among beauty enthusiasts and celebrities for various reasons. It effectively calms the skin, minimizes blemishes, and enhances the appearance of scars. So, is Rosehip Oil as effective as it’s claimed to be? In short, yes, and because of its natural benefits, its popularity is likely to continue. Cosmetic Chemist and Biologi founder, Ross Macdougald, explains why the use of this popular oil is on the rise.
What is rosehip oil?
“Rosehip Oil harnesses the pure power of Rosa canina, which is rich in natural vitamins and essential fatty acids that promote the skin’s internal hydration and protective processes to support healthy cellular turnover. The thing to know is that Rosa canina seed has regenerative botanical activity which most closely resembles the skin’s fatty acid profile. When undiluted and unaltered, the potent combination of fatty acids in Rosehip oil provides pure goodness for your skin, straight from the seed of the plant.”
What are the benefits of rosehip oil?
“The fatty acids found in the oil act as excellent moisturisers for the skin, by offering hydration that soaks into the skin and also playing a role in ceramide formation—a substance that keeps the walls of skin cells strong so they can better retain moisture. Essential fatty acids naturally occurring in the oil mimic the fatty acids produced in the skin. Applying the unaltered nutrients topically supports healthy cell turnover and promotes natural regeneration processes to leave skin smooth, plump and hydrated. This multi-talented oil will also improve the texture and appearance of scars due to the role that fatty acids play in how skin cells rebuild post-injury.”
“Rich in vitamin A, it can help reduce the signs of ageing by smoothing fine lines and thickening the dermis (deeper skin layers), making the skin feel firmer and tighter. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that works to reduce the visible signs of ageing and promote the integrity of delicate skin cells. Also known as retinol, vitamin A naturally occurring in rosehip oil contains beta carotene making it suitable for sensitive skin types.
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“Rosehip oil also contains Vitamin E, which is also a potent antioxidant produced naturally in the oil glands. Applying the active Vitamin E ingredient supports cell function and the overall health of the skin, enhancing the skin’s natural processes and leaving cells strong, moist and supple.
What type of skin does rosehip oil suit?
“Rosehip oil is suitable for most skin types, including sensitive, oily and breakout-prone skins. It contains anti-inflammatory fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and oleic acid. Because skin conditions like rosacea and atopic dermatitis are inflammatory disorders, rosehip oil may help to reduce the subsequent inflammation and redness, resulting in a decrease in symptoms.
“For those people suffering from oily or breakout-prone skin, it’s easy to see why they would be scared to put an oil on their face. While applying oil to oily or acne-prone skin might sound counterintuitive, once you understand how oil production works you can see how some oils work in perfect synergy. Acne and breakouts occur when overproduction of oil and a build-up of bacteria become blocked in the follicle. Oily skin occurs when your skin is producing too much oil to regulate the skin because the oil-water content is out of whack. So, in both cases (oily skin and breakouts) what is happening in the skin is an overproduction of oil. In response to this, most people will then use harsh stripping products to try and combat the oil production. However, then the skin starts trying to overcompensate for the reduction of oils and begins to overproduce more oil (so you get in a vicious cycle).”
Not all oils are created equal
“If instead you apply an oil your sebaceous glands shouldn’t feel the need to kick into overproduction mode, and your skin will stay balanced. It is really important to know that not all oils are created equal. Rosehip is an excellent oil option for these types of skin conditions because it can absorb quickly into the skin and is less likely to clog pores. It’s gentle enough to use on sensitised skin types but powerful enough to achieve maximum results.”
“Rosehip oil harnesses the pure power of Rosa canina, which is rich in natural oil-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids that promote the skin’s internal hydration and protective processes to support healthy cellular turnover. It also contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) which is a potent antioxidant produced naturally in the oil glands. Supporting cell function and overall health of the skin, direct application of active Vitamin E enhances the skin’s natural processes leaving cells strong, moist and supple. What’s more, the anti-inflammatory powers of this oil help to calm redness and irritation associated with breakouts.”
Look for an oil that is 100 per cent natural
“Ideally you want to look for a completely natural version of Rosehip Oil for the best benefits to the skin. Biologi’s Rosehip Oil is completely natural so does not contain any synthetics. The key difference in Biologi’s Rosehip Oil compared to most others on the market is that it is 100 per cent completely natural, unrefined and untouched Rosehip Oil. The fatty acids found in Biologi Br Organic Rosehip Oil act as excellent moisturisers for the skin, by offering hydration that soaks into the skin and also playing a role in ceramide formation—a substance that keeps the walls of skin cells strong so they can better retain moisture. Rich in Vitamin A (Carotene), it can also help reduce the signs of ageing by smoothing fine lines and thickening the dermis (deeper skin layers), making the skin feel firmer and tighter. This multi-talented oil will also improve the texture and appearance of scars due to the role that fatty acids play in how skin cells rebuild post-injury.”
What type of rosehip oil should we be looking for?
“The key thing to remember when it comes to Rosehip Oil is that not all types are equal. Depending on production processes, there are several different types of Rosehip Oil available on the market. Look out for unrefined oils that should appear in a rich dark yellow/orange colour and have an earthy smell to it. If there’s no smell or is heavily fragranced and appears clear in colour it usually means it has been refined. Refining an ingredient happens for several reasons but means the oil lacks potent nutrients because it has been through mechanical processes.”
“Look for a completely natural version of the oil for the best benefits to the skin. Biologi’s Rosehip Oil is completely natural so does not contain any synthetics. The key difference in Biologi’s oil compared to most others on the market is that it is 100% completely pure, unrefined and untouched Rosehip Oil. It is a dark yellow colour and has a slightly earthy smell to it, but that’s because it’s been untouched! Pure, natural Rosehip Oil should be a rich dark yellow/orange colour. If you find a Rosehip Oil that is clear, or lighter in colour, it usually means it has been refined.”
Biologi Br Organic Rosehip Oil RRP $32 Available at www.biologi.com.au or Adore Beauty or The Iconic.