Many people claim that rose hip oil is one of the greatest dry skin remedies. Rose hip oil is composed of essential, unsaturated fatty acids, namely oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids. These acids are called "essential" because our bodies cannot produce them and because the help keep our skin stay healthy.

Besides essential fatty acids, rose hips contain antioxidant flavonoids and vitamins C, D and E. In fact, it is one of the richest plant sources of Vitamin C. This is what makes this natural product ideal for every type of skin care product.

Rose hip oil comes from the red, berry-like fruits (hips) of a wild rose that grows in the Americas. This wild plant is known as rosa mosqueta in Chile and has been a staple food in the diets of the indigenous tribes.

Scientific research has corroborated the healing properties that have been associated to rose hip oil for years.

Rose Hip Oil as a Scar Treatment

Rose hip oil has been used to treat all types of scars. It helps avoid the formation of hypertrophic scars and helps restore the normal color of skin. Some reports have even claimed that rose hip oil can "shrink" stretch marks.

Scars become softer and less prominent. If you are about to have surgery, it is advisable to use rose hip oil two to four weeks prior to surgery to help minimize the appearance of post-op scarring.

Rose Hip Oil as a Skin Moisturizer

Due to its essential fatty acids and vitamin rich composition, rose hip oil is superb for natural dry skin care. Rose hip oil, unlike other dry skin care products, absorbs quickly and does not leave behind a greasy residue. All of these characteristics make rose hip oil the best treatment for dry skin and its consequences.

The gentle nature of this natural oil makes it excellent for eczema and dry skin treatment.

A depressed metabolic rate in all tissues including the skin helps promote premature aging. In this case, rose hip oil helps detain the decrease in the skin's metabolic functions. It increases irrigation to the skin and generates the renewal of skin cells.

Accordingly, it helps minimize the dark spots and discoloration caused by sun damage and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Rose hip oil also helps prevent photoaging.

Applying Rose Hip Oil

Take a few drops of the oil and massage it into the affected area until it is completely absorbed. Due to its retinol content (Vitamin A) we recommend you used rose hip oil during the night because it can cause hyperpigmentation. Remember to use sunblock if you decide to apply during the day.

By using rose hip oil twice a day for approximately 3 months, you can reduce scar tissue, help to prevent and reduce stretch marks and diminish wrinkles and age spots.