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Rose Hip Oil for Dry Skin Care

by Martha Fitzharris

It can be difficult to soothe dry skin. Most people with dry skin also have sensitive skin. This makes it difficult to find a solution to their problem because most traditional skin products may lead to irritation. Nevertheless, there are natural alternatives that can actually help soothe and moisturize dry skin.

One of the best natural products for dry skin is rosehip oil. This cold pressed oil is derived from the rose hips of a shrub known as Rosa moschata. In South America it is known as rosa mosqueta.

For centuries, the indigenous people of South America have used its hips and oil to treat digestive disorders and skin problems, respectively. Dry skin is one skin problem that can benefit from its use. Here's why.

Rose Hip Oil for Dry Skin Care

Rose hip oil has a low viscosity which allows your skin to absorb it and benefit from its properties almost immediately. This also makes rosehip oil and great moisturizer for your skin.

This oil is rich in Vitamin E, A, C, and essential fatty acids. Its high viscosity means that this oil absorbs quickly to treat your skin almost instantly.

Vitamin A helps delay the effects of aging, which is a big problem for people with dry skin. It helps promotes cellular regeneration and the production of both collagen and elastin. The basis of the skin's structure is collagen and elastin, which explains the importance of these benefits.

The vitamins and essential fatty acids present in rose hip oil join forces to help repair skin damage. In fact, essential fatty acids are the ones responsible for the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone-like substance that help control a wide range of different cell activities.

Additional Benefits of Rose Hip Oil

Rose hip oil can also help treat hyperpigmentation and age spots. However, it is probably best known for reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks. This is why it has been added to several new anti aging and stretch mark creams.

UV damage by the overexposure to the sunlight can be treated using this oil. Rose hip oil can also help treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Finally, you can use this oil on brittle nails and dry, damaged hair.

It may sound too good to be true. However, there are several studies that have proven the effectiveness of this skin care product.

Rose hip seed oil is an wonderful skin care product for dry skin, eczema, and rosacea. BIOROSEHIPOIL is the purest form of this product, but it can also be found in other skin care products. Some other rose hip oil benefits also include reducing the signs of aging such as fine lines and age spots.

Published January 22nd, 2010

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