RoseHip oil is great for skincare, especially for aging skin and wrinkles.

Common English Name: Rose Hip; also known as Rosa Mosqueta.

Botanical Name: Rosa rubiginosa, Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina.

Plant Family: Rosaceae.

Method of Extraction: Cold expression of the seeds or solvent extraction (refined oil).

Origin: In the Andes mountains of Chile and Peru.

Plant Description: A medium-sized wild bush with white and pink flowers; the flowers eventually form the “rose hip.”

Main Chemical Components: Linoleic acid, alpha-linoleic acid, oleic acid.

Blends Well With: Essential oils, other carrier oils.

Uses: Mature skin, dry skin, dehydrated skin, damaged skin.

Fun Fact: Rosehips were eaten as a sweet meat in Medieval Europe.

Cautions for Use: Possible skin irritation in some people.