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.
bh loves: Trilogy Rosehip Oil Light Blend, Thursday Plantation Rosehip Oil, Kosmea Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
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.
bh loves: Essano Adore Rosehip Oil Body Wash, RosehipPLUS Certified Organic Rosehip Oil Skin Boost Roll-On, Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil, A’Kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
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69 Member Comments
I’m probably the odd one out, but I don’t find rosehip oil works well for me.
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I like it when Rosehip is included in an oil but I'm unsure how effective it is on my own particular skin when it's just on it's own. Adding it into a concoction of good oils makes sense!
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The Vit C. and Rosehip combination is something a lot of people don't seem to hear about too often.
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Any recommendations for rosehip oils?
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Only tried 1 rosehip oil so far.
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I started using pure rosehip 9 years ago thinking it was the solution to all my skin premature aging problems but although it is a great product, I didn't find it more effective than other actives such as Vitamin C and AHA products. These days I incorporate it into my skincare by mixing it into my favourite serum before application.
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I have now used quite a lot of oils and RHO I found is one of the best ones I have used.
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I like and use rosehip oil but I use many other oils too.
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Marula oil and Argan oil are soooo much better, honestly.
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I have noticed that rosehip oil boosts the other skincare I'm using - on its own it does very little for me, but in a routine it makes everything (from anti-ageing to acne-fighting products) work AMAZINGLY.
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Love Rosehip Oil!!! Makes your skin feel so nice!!!
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I've never tried rosehip oil.
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My blemish-prone skin loves rosehip oil! It took my skin a couple of weeks to get used to the change, but I persisted because I was starting to see an improvement.
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Many of the products i use contain RHO. Im often torn between trilogy and kosmea.
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Rosehip has been great for my roscea. Love this product.
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My sister likes to use plain Rosehip oil too.
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I love the glow it gives me but unfortunately it breaks me out!
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I love rosehip oil as the last step of my night routine after my night cream. I have been using it for about 2 years now!
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Rosehip oil is a fabulous carrier oil, moisturiser and great for reducing overall roughness on scars. It's best incorporated with a bit of glycerine, cocoa butter or shea butter with a few drops of hyaluronic acid gel. I use it alongside a retinoid/retinol.
For overall glowing skin, eat a balanced diet, wear a physical sunscreen and wear UPF clothing, sunglasses and hat all day, every day. For a bright complexion, look for moisturisers with liquorice and bearberry extracts, niacinamide, kojic acid and hyaluronic acid.
Iron oxides in tinted moisturisers, foundations and powders are effective in blocking out visible light when paired with a zinc oxide/titanium oxide physical sunscreen.
Rosehip oil is a lovely addition to skincare regimens. It is very gentle on babies' skin too! However, it isn’t the miracle answer to all skincare woes.
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I have tried rosehip oil before, but not for a while. I didn't see any real difference after using it.
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I've just started using rosehip oil, interested to see the results
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I tried rosehip oil awhile back but didn't stick with it as I didn't see great results. Now I am using much better products on my skin I might give it another go on my scars
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Manuka honey for scars has been shown to be effective as has sea buckthorn oil mixed with olive oil. If that fails, there are silicon patches and gels that are proven to fade scars available through Amazon Australia.
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