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5 Skin Benefits of Rose-hip oil – A Natural Substitute to Retinol

By Tarun Dosanjh

August 16, 2018


Retinol is well known for its instant dramatic effects on the skin, retinol is a synthetic form of Retinoid acid that is widely used in anti-aging skincare products.

However, the quick and fabulous results of retinol come with the side effects of redness, irritation or sun sensitivity especially for the sensitive skins.

But Mother Nature comes in handy here with an amazing substitute for synthetic retinol in the form of Rose-hip seed oil.

Rose-hip oil is extracted by hard pressing of the rose hip seeds of a specific variety of rose.

It is an excellent source of B -carotene, a natural form of vitamin A.

It is also loaded with essential fatty acids, vitamin E and vitamin C that are highly beneficial for the rejuvenation of skin.

Here are 5 benefits of rose-hip seed oil, which makes it great oil for skin health.

1. Anti-ageing

Rose-hip oil is full of antioxidants that makes it great for anti ageing effects on the skin.

Vitamin C in this oil helps to stimulate collagen production, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin A in it makes it easier to penetrate well into the skin and improves its moisture levels, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

2. Cure for dryness

Rose-hip oil is high in vitamin E that makes it great for dry parched skin. Because of its light texture, it gets easily absorbed by the skin and keeps it moist and smooth.

Essential Fatty acids present in this oil work as emollients that help to keep the skin moist and comfortable.

3. Anti-inflammatory

Rose-hip oil contains Lenoleic acid that helps to calm the redness and inflammation of irritated skin. Vitamin E in this oil also helps to hydrate and moisturize the sensitive skin.

4. Reduces the appearance of marks and scars

It also helps in reducing age spots, hyper-pigmentation and stretch marks by promoting skin regeneration.

5. Reduces the sun damage of the skin

The antioxidant properties of this oil also help to neutralize the damage done by the free radicals, reducing the photo ageing caused by sun damage.

Vitamin C of this oil counteracts the effects of sun damage like decreased collagen, hyper-pigmentation and dark spots.

Incorporate rose-hip oil in your skincare regime to reap the benefits of this amazing oil to stimulate the collagen production and make the skin smooth, glowing and free of dark spots.

Here are my top picks which are available on Amazon India :–

Soulflower Rosehip Oil for Wrinkles and fine lines

 

The Ordinary 100% organic cold pressed rose-hip seed oil

Tarun Dosanjh

About the author

Tarun Dosanjh is an aesthetician & skincare coach who has been in the beauty business for the past 20 years.

She has been helping Indian women look their absolute best, using a blend of clean, organic and botanical based skin care products.

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