(Rosa Mosqueta) Organically grown; unrefined Soothes dry, irritated skin, burns and stretched skin and is quickly absorbed. May be used at 100% and is typically used at about 10% when adding other carrier oils.
Rose Hip Seed oil has a delicate nature and should be kept refrigerated. It is considered a 'dry' oil (soaks into the skin easily) and therefore is a wonderful hydrator and penetrates dry skin immediately. While it may be used straight from the bottle as a moisturizer, it is a wonderful choice to incorporate into a cream, lotion, facial oil or massage oil. Because it is so gentle, Rosehip Seed oil may be used undiluted on the skin. Rose Hip Seed oil is typically used at about 10% when adding other carrier oils. It is quickly absorbed by the skin and does not leave a oily feel. Susan Parker wrote in her book, Power of the Seed: "On the skin, the oil has a silky and luscious feel, absorbing quickly and completely, creating a moisture barrier."
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.
Schnaubelt's After Surgery Formula Topical Application 1 part Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum) 15 parts Rosehip seed oil 84 parts Hazelnut or other base oil Dr. Schnaubelt states: "This is one of the most surprising remedies aromatherapy has to offer. After surgery, including cosmetic surgery, the mixture can be applied to the scar starting about one week after the operation. Recoveries have been phenomenal. This same mixture also works to regenerate old scar tissue and keloids. It needs to be applied once or twice a day for about 3-6 months to expect significant results."
Testimony 1. I made a serum of Rose Hip seed oil, Black Cumin Seed oil and Castor oil. I use a small amount each night on my face and neck. For cleansing, I use the Citrus Calendula soap. I use the Citrus Skin Cream every morning for moisturizer. - Crystal 2. I used Helichrysum italicum diluted in cold pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil to treat some major surgical scarring. I also had internal adhesions, and much to my surprise, I found that the internal scarring became much less bothersome and my range of motion increased. - Cindy
