Why you need to add rosehip oil to your skin care routine

An oil may seem like a terrifying addition to your skin care routine, especially if you already have oily skin. However, adding an oil could be the key to a brighter, bouncier complexion. Rosehip oil (which comes from the fruit left behind once a rose has dropped all its petals) is one of the hardest-working oils, boasting benefits from stimulating collagen production and improving fine lines to diminishing scars.
We spoke to Oz Beauty Expert, Bonnie Gillies, to find out exactly how to incorporate this multi-tasker into your routine, plus exactly how it’s working to benefit your skin.
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Why does rosehip oil work so well?
Rosehip oil is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids we need for our skin to thrive. “The oil is a really high quality that can effectively penetrate into the skin. It penetrates the layers and infuses them with hydration and nutrients. In turn it keeps the skin supple from hydration and more firm from the nutrients it delivers,” says Bonnie. Plus, the fatty acids promote tissue regeneration, as well as working to even texture and tone.
The benefits of rosehip oil
“Rosehip oil is great at nourishing the skin. It helps diminish scars and improves fine lines,” says Bonnie. The essential fatty acids found in rosehip oil promotes skin regeneration, which in turn, will help fade acne scaring and blur fine lines. The other positive to this form of skin regeneration is that it is completely natural. “I recommend it to people [with] skin sensitivity and those who want a 100% natural skin care routine that is also anti-ageing.”
As well as fading scarring, fine-lines and age spots, rosehip oil also has the properties needed to protect your skin from the free radicals that actually causes many signs of ageing, including dark spots and fine-lines. “[It] nourishes the skin and keeps it hydrated, keeping skin soft, supple and less prone to fine lines. It also means fine lines will appear softened,” says Bonnie
Additionally, the vitamin C and antioxidant content in rosehip oil stimulates collagen production. Collagen is what our skin loses when it begins to sag. Stimulating this production allows the skin to stay firmer and bouncier for longer.
How to apply rosehip oil and when to use it
As with most skin care products, it is best to store in the fridge or a cool, dark place, as many have active ingredients that react to light and air. Then “you just need a couple of drops on your hands, rub them together and lightly massage the oil into the skin. If you apply it straight after a shower, the steam will assist the oil in penetrating the skin,” says Bonnie. We suggest applying at nighttime, allowing half an hour for the oil to sink into your skin before following with a moisturiser.
5 of our favourite rosehip oils to try:
Kosmea Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, Sukin Naturals Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, A'kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ and Swisse Rose Hip Antioxidant Facial Oil.
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103 Member Comments
They got me at Oily Skin. Now I have to try it. It's the only way.
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I love using oils in my routine but has any one found that the sukin rosehip oil smells funny.
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I'll be needing a new facial oil soon so I'll try a Rosehip oil.
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I’m not really a fan. It doesn’t seem to do much for my skin. I prefer ha serums layered with an oil free moisturiser these days. My skin looks and feels more hydrated. I like oils for massage but they tend to sit on the top of my skin when used as a moisturiser.
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I have tried Kosmea Rosehip Oil and I am currently using Trilogy Rosehip Oil. So good for damaged skin and sunspots, nourishing.
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RHO isn’t really my favourite, it doesn’t seem to work well with my skin.
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I love the trilogy Rosehip Oil, it really brightened my skin up. I would either use it by itself, before bed, or mix it with moisturiser in the morning before applying makeup!
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Funnily enough I've started to incorporate this more into my skin routine, loving how hydrated my skin is feeling
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My daughter uses it, and now I'll give it a go too.
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Rosehip oil is definitely my go to. I’m currently using the Sukin, which smells delightful and works brilliantly on my aging skin.
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Rosehip oil has helped me in so many ways
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I love rosehip oils!
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I like the skin feel and smell when using rosehip oil
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I like the looks of the one with the little 'bud' symbol for being Australian Certified Organic. I hear it is very hard to get ACO on your products.
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been using rosehip oil for a solid 6 months and my skin loves it, i only use it 3 times a week or i break out
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I have some but don't use it often enough.
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I would use it on my face and body and it's great
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very hydrating with the cold weather now here
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I'd love to, but sadly, oil is really not my cup of tea
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I have used quite a few different oils and I do like using rose hip oil to make my skin look radiant.
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I've been a big fan of Rosehip oil for years its a great multi -tasker and always in my travel bag.
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There has been a lot of talk on Rosehip oil
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I have been using rosehip oil as part of my night time routine for many years and have seen great results! It has diminished the appearance of acne scars really well for me
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Im actually using an oil by La Mav at the moment. I do have some of the trilogy Rosehip oil that i will get to once im finished with the La Mav.
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Yes, have tried. Just not for my skin .
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