8 Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil for Radiant, Healthy Skin

Do you suffer from dehydrated skin?

Which is also plagued with underlying sensitivity?

Then you need a calming, soothing oil for sensitive skin.

And that is rosehip seed oil, with its gorgeous orange elixir.

So join us as we explore all things rosehip.

And find out what gives it its holy grail status.

Sensitive Skin 

This skin concern requires extra care and attention. We discuss this in the article Ten tips for treating skin inflammation and sensitivity,

Any sensitive skin condition requires treatment from pure, gentle ingredients that help restore an impaired acid mantle. Your skin barrier function has been undermined.

And rosehip seed oil ticks all the boxes of the ingredient-savvy ‘skintellectual’ consumer.

Rosehip seed oil’s holy grail status can be put down to its exhaustive list of buzzy properties, such as vitamins C and A

It’s a natural moisturising oil with a beauty resume so long that you can’t even get past the first page.

Its uses range from reducing redness to calming acne breakouts, warding off premature ageing, comforting sensitive skin, and treating the appearance of scars.

Why Rosehip Seed Oil?

As the founder of the Naked Chemist, I was fortunate enough to train with Jan Kusmerick from Fragrant Earth, the renowned aromatherapist and perfumer behind the successful brand Elemis.

He often discussed the important tissue-regenerating properties of rosehip seed oil, and I was hooked.

His research demonstrated excellent results in hospital patients with third-degree burns.

Remarkably, they could reverse much of this damage by using high-CO2 rosehip oil combined with helichrysum essential oil.

Using this combination on new scar tissue, they also saw excellent results.

Rose Hip Seed Oil Benefits

• The oil is soothing, healing, repairing and firming,
• rich in beta-carotene, zinc, citric acid, lycopene, and bioflavonoids
• Rose hips have excellent antioxidant benefits, preventing oxidation in your skin, which causes premature ageing
• It is an excellent source of vitamins A, D, E, and C. There are approximately 1,500 mg of Vitamin C in every 100 grams of dried rose hips, which is higher than in oranges.
• The oil locks moisture into the skin tissues, which is essential for sensitive skin, as the skin barrier function has become impaired.

At the Naked Chemist, we value the purity of this oil, so our formula contains it in its purest, freshest form.

Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil

# 1. Heals your skin

It is highly reparative and regenerative due to its high concentrations of vitamins A, B, and E, as well as carotenoids.

# 2. Boosts collagen and elastin

Research (1) has found that rosehip oil significantly improves participants’ crow’s feet and age-related concerns when used topically and ingested over eight weeks. Their internal scaffolding—comprising collagen and elastin—was also enhanced, and their skin’s moisture level significantly improved.

# 3. Fights free radicals

A potent antioxidant, high levels of vitamins and carotenoids help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while fighting damaging free radicals in the skin.

# 4. Has potent skin restorative properties

A 2015 study (2) found that regular use of rosehip oil on patients after surgery significantly improved the appearance of their scars and wounds.

# 5. Calms inflammation

Rosehip seed oil is extremely rich in vitamin E and anthocyanins, two ingredients that help to calm and soothe inflamed skin.

So, it should be your go-to choice for managing rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.

# 6. Combats acne

Rosehip oil is also beneficial for acne-prone skin or for those experiencing breakouts, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as well as its very low comedogenicity.

# 7. Intensely moisturises

Rosehip oil contains numerous essential properties, including phytosterols, linoleic and oleic acids, and other essential fatty acids, making it an ideal choice for dry skin.

# 8. Brightening and lightening

Another great benefit of rose hip seed oil is that it serves as a natural exfoliant, helping to reduce dullness and leaving you with glowing, vibrant skin.

Vitamin A in rosehip oil gently encourages skin cell turnover, helping to lift stubborn dark spots.

To conclude. The naked truth

So why do we use rosehip oil in our formulas?

It is a well-tolerated ingredient rich in vitamin C, which boosts collagen production, helps fight dark spots, and offers antioxidant protection.

It is also rich in vitamin A, which reduces the appearance of fine lines by lightening and brightening your skin’s surface.

It is a dry skin saviour rich in essential fatty acids that help maintain your skin barrier function.

Of course, it is also incredibly calming and soothing, which is why it is one ingredient you can’t afford to overlook when treating sensitive skin.

With its extensive list of benefits, I think you’ll agree it’s the holy grail ingredient to include in your skincare routine.