Rosehip seed oil is widely regarded as one of the most important oils for fighting wrinkles and premature aging and repairing damaged skin.
A study at the University of Santiago in 1983 was the first significant research to reveal the incredible anti-aging properties of rosehip seed oil. 180 individuals with deep wrinkles, premature aging, UV damage, facial scarring, acne and other skin related problems were treated using rosehip seed oil. The results showed that the treatment helped to regenerate the skin, reduce scars and wrinkles and help skin to regain its natural color and tone.
Rosehip seed oil has subsequently been identified as an effective treatment for stretch marks, eczema, psoriasis and dry and damaged hair.
Rosehip seed oil can be applied directly from the bottle as a moisturizer or it can be used as an ingredient in your own homemade products. It is a gentle oil and so can be used undiluted, even on sensitive skin.
If you grow roses you already have the ingredients to make your own oil. How to is at this link.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/188614-how-to-make-rose-hip-oil/
Once you make your oil you can make this night time face cream I love making this stuff, but be ware everyone will want it.
Night Renewal Cream
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
2 tablespoon coconut oil
3 tablespoons apricot kernel oil
3 tablespoons Rosehip seed oil
20 drops carrot-seed essential oil
1 1/2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles
2 teaspoons vitamin E
Place beeswax, jojoba, coconut oil and place in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds and stir, continue this until all is melted add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir well, if you want it fluffy then using a hand beater beat until fluffy. if not simply place in a jar and allow to cool.
Please avoid use of microwave oven. You are destroying a live enzyme of each ingredient by microwave radiation.
ReplyDeleteThe Livestrong.com article reference in this blog does NOT contain information for making rosehip seed oil!! Ditto on nixing microwave for any DIY products such as this.
ReplyDeleteYou say it's directions for Rosehip Seed Oil but it is only for Rosehip Oil?
ReplyDeleteRose hip oil is NOT the same as Rose hip SEED oil. Rose hip SEED oil is what you generally buy from commercial vendors and it is made from cold pressed rose hip SEEDS. It takes a hydraulic press and A LOT of seeds to make even an ounce of the oil, thus the high cost of it. Simply grinding or mortaring the seeds will not accomplish the extraction you're describing. The recipe you attached is not for making Seed oil, it's making simple rose hip oil. I would comment also that using fresh plant material with lots of moisture has the potential to cause oils to go rancid quicker... recommendations for general use is usually between 6-9mo... they should be stored refrigerated and they should be checked periodically for mold and rancidity. I agree with the other commenters that a microwave should not be used, because it would generally destroy the benefits you're attempting to impart.
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