ALL SKIN TYPES esp. MATURE, DRY & SENSITIVE

INGREDIENT FEATURES

anti-aging

anti-inflammatory

antioxidant

emollient

moisturizing

nutrative

regenerative

skin conditioning

skin repairing

USER BENEFITS

diminishes swelling

encourages cell regeneration

encourages fibroblasts

enhances skin flexibility

evens skin tone

firms

helps heal burns and wounds

helps regulate skin elasticity

improves skin texture

minimizes stretch marks

moisturizes

nourishes

prevents and corrects photo-aging

protects cells against oxidative damage

reduces redness

reduces scarring

reduces skin spots

reduces wrinkles

soothes

USES

age spots

burns

cracked skin

dermatitis

dry skin

dull skin

eczema

fine lines

hyperpigmentation

mature skin

psoriasis

scars

sunburn

traumatized skin

It is considered extremely gentle and can be applied undiluted (‘neat’) to the skin.

active

ABOUT THE PLANT

Rosa canina, commonly known as the dog-rose, is a variable climbing, wild rose species native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. A deciduous shrub normally ranging in height from 1–5 meters (3.3–16.4 ft), its stems are covered with small, sharp, hooked prickles, which aid in its climbing. The flowers are usually pale pink, but can vary between a deep pink and white, and mature into an oval, red-orange fruit, or hip.

The hips of Roses are the fruiting bodies - the reproductive part of these exalted flowers - that develop post-fertilization; when petals fall, the hips enlarge with seeds that are notoriously rich in Vitamin C - about 20 times as much as the Vitamin C in oranges.

ABOUT THE EXTRACT

Rosehip CO2 extract is most often made from Rosa canina, the dog rose. Rosehip seed carrier oil is made from three different species of wild Rose: Rosa canina; Rosa moschata, the musk rose; and Rosa rubiginosa. Rosa moschata and Rosa rubiginosa grow in the higher elevations of the southern Andes, whereas Rosa canina can be found in many parts of the world and is native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa.

Rosehip seed oil as a carrier oil made its debut in the 1980's with university studies in South America showing its anti-aging effect on the skin. More recently, it has been discovered that the entire rosehip fruit is exceptionally rich in nutrients that make it an exquisite skin care ingredient. Its antioxidant concentration is probably unmatched, except perhaps by oils such as Calendula, Carrot Root and Sea Buckthorn, and it is renowned for its exceptional presence of Vitamins A and E, as well as all three essential fatty acids: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3), Linoleic Acid (Omega-6), and Oleic Acid (Omega-9). The depth of orangey-red color in the oil indicates a richness of beneficial carotenoids and polyphenols. Rosehip seed oil is an excellent source of natural vitamin E and natural vitamin A, or 'trans-retinoic acid'. Retinoic acid, the acid derivative of vitamin A, is the active ingredient found in Retin-A or Tretinoin. All of these constituents have proven beneficial for damaged skin.

The supercritical extract, or "CO2 Total", is made from the entire rosehip (fruit), extracting ALL of the lipid-soluble nutrients into the oil. It combines the fatty acids of the seeds with a high concentration of the antioxidants and other nutrients found in the body of the fruit itself, including the mega-antioxidant vitamin C (about 1700–2000 milligrams per 100 grams of oil) as well as crucial essential fatty acids.

An incredible ingredient for regenerative skin care formulas, Rosehip seed oil has been the subject of much scientific research noting its ability to reduce the appearance of sun damage, fine lines and scars. Besides its regenerative properties, Rosehip oil is an excellent moisturizer most likely due to its high essential fatty acid content. The oil penetrates the upper layers of the skin quickly and does not leave the skin feeling greasy or oily, which is why it is called a 'dry' moisturizer.

STUDIES

The first major study on Rosehip seed oil was performed in 1983 by a team of researchers at the University of Santiago, Chile. The study's participants included individuals with diverse forms of skin damage: deep wrinkles and other premature aging, UV damage, radiation damage, acne scarring, burn scarring, dermatitis, and other problems of this type. Rosehip seed oil was shown to have significant, noticeable effects in the appearance of wrinkles and scars, and helping the skin to regain its natural color and tone.

Rosehip seed oil has specifically shown beneficial effects on photoaged skin. Exposure to sunlight produces important morphological changes to the skin (photoaging, dermatoheliosis). Dermatoheliosis occurs in different ways and at different intensities, from superficial wrinkles or active keratosis to variations in the distribution of melanin granules. Pareja B and Kehl H (1990) carried out a study with persons who habitually used to spend the summer in beach areas. The study involved 20 women between 25 and 35 years. The most frequently found signs were superficial wrinkles and spots. These women applied rosehip seed oil on their faces for a 4 months period (from May to August, 1988). Significant changes were observed from the third week on: superficial wrinkles and spots were reduced. By the end of the fourth month, their skin appeared smooth and fresh, almost without spots.

Another study was carried out with women between 45 and 68 years, who had undergone unilateral or bilateral mastectomy. These women applied rosehip seed oil after suture removal, twice a day (morning and evening) for a three months period. After three month, less apparent scars, no skin thickening and improved skin elasticity and color were observed (Pareja B & Kehl H, 1990).

Rosehip seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic and linolenic acids, known to be involved in prostaglandin synthesis, membrane generation, defense mechanisms, growth and other cell regeneration related processes. Therefore this oil is of great use to promote epithelization (Moreno Jiménez JC et al., 1990).

Camacho F et al (1994) also evaluated the effects of pure rosehip seed oil on post-surgery scars and defects.

Additional to its effects on the outermost layers of the skin, rosehip oil also has invigorative activity on the innermost skin cell layers, fibroblasts and cells that produce collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and which are responsible for skin firmness and elasticity (Kasayama S et al, 1994; www.elcuerpo.es/01_rosamosqueta.php)

Typical Composition:

Linoleic Acid 45.5% α Linolenic Acid 35% Palmitic Acid 3.2% Palmitoleic Acid 0.10% Stearic Acid 1.5% Oleic Acid 13.7% Arachidic acid 0.007%

Unsaponifiables 2.6%

Poly-unsaturated fatty acids: Oleic acid (C18:1)

It also contains other substances such as transretinoic acid, tannins, flavonoids, vitamin C and β- carotene.

Since Rosehips do not produce an essential oil it is not technically used in aromatherapy.

Not used in perfumery.

AROMA NOTES

light vegetable

dry woody