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Botanical Name |
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Rosa canina |
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Common Name |
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Rose hips oil |
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CAS # |
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92347-25-6, F.E.M.A. : NA |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Seed |
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Extraction Method |
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Cold Pressed |
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Color & Odor |
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Colorless to amber yellow clear oily liquid with
sweet, fatty odor. |
Description :
Rosehip seed oil can also be extracted from Rosa canina, which grows in
many regions of the world including South Africa and Europe. Borage oil
contains provitamin A (mostly beta-Carotene)
Constituents & Specifications :
Rose hip seed oil is high in the essential fatty acids: linoleic acid or
omega-6, and linolenic acid or omega-3.
Properties :
It is considered a dry oil, meaning that it soaks into the skin
easily, and does not leave a greasy residue.
Benefits & Uses :
- Rosehip oil fights against dry, weathered, and dehydrated skin. It
works wonders on scars and is the predominant oil used for treating
wrinkles and premature aging.
- It is used for the treatment of skin conditions, including
dermatitis, acne and eczema, for mature and sun burnt skin as well as
brittle nails and wrinkles.
- Rose hip oil is also frequently used to heal scarring and diminish
photo-aging