One of the greatest dry skin remedies is rose hip oil. Rose hip oil is composed of essential, unsaturated fatty acids, namely oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids. In this case the word "essential" means that our bodies cannot produce this acids and because they are vital for the health and nourishment of our skin.

Besides essential fatty acids, rose hips contain antioxidant flavonoids and vitamins C, D and E. In fact, rose hips have one of the highest concentrations of any plant. This composition makes it ideal for every kind 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.

The healing properties that have been attributed to rose hips and rose hip oil for years have been backed up by scientific research.

Rose Hip Oil for Scar Treatment

Rose hip oil has been used as a treatment for scars of all types. 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 can become less noticeable and softer. For surgical patients, it is advisable to apply rose hip oil 2 to 4 weeks prior to surgery if they want to help control the appearance of post-op scars.

Rose Hip Oil and Moisturized Skin

Thanks to its vitamin-rich composition and its high levels of fatty acids, rose hip oil makes the perfect solution for natural dry skin care. Its ultra light texture allows its quick absorption without greasy residue unlike so many dry skin care products. All of these factors make this natural product the best treatment for dry skin.

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

Another problem we all face is premature aging due to a depressed metabolic rate in all tissues including the skin. In this case, rose hip oil hinders the decline in the metabolic functions of the skin. It sparks the renewal of skin cells and boosts skin irrigation.

This, in turn, helps reduce wrinkles caused by the aging process and helps treat the discolorations or dark spots present in sun damaged skin. It is also excellent for preventing photo aging, not only treating it.

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.

Rose Hip Oil applied twice a day every day for about three months reduces scar tissues, helps to prevent and reduce stretch marks and attenuates wrinkles and age spots.