Rosehip Is The New Black In Skin Care!

After a wild rose called Rosa Canina loses its petals, it leaves behind the orange-red seeds which have become highly prized since they are rich in vitamins, Omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants that hydrate the skin. The oil is separated from the seeds and contains many vitamins which are beneficial to the face.  Used by Native Americans, Egyptians, and Mayans, many consider Rosehip oil to be the next miracle to skincare.

  • Rosehip oil can be used in place of a cleanser and moisturizer; simply put a few drops on your face or spray on your face on your fingers and it will cover your entire face or apply as a mask. Use a hot washcloth to put on top of your face which will help open up your pores.
  • For scarring, rosehip oil can be used to help with healing with generating new skin cells to combat any damage to your skin. Do not apply to any open cut or to active acne.
  • For dandruff, apply to your scalp and the roots of your hair.
  • For stronger nails, massage rosehip oil in your cuticles and nails.
  • Full of Vitamins A, C, E, and K, Rosehip tea helps reduce inflammation and can help with osteoarthritis stimulate your immune system.
  • Rosehip oil can be added to a bath to help with pain related problems that are otherwise being treated with traditional painkillers.
  • For sunburn – to soothe the area and reduce the inflammation.
  • For wrinkles and elasticity of skin – to improve age induced skin conditions.
  • For aromatherapy by inhaling it or using it for massage.
  • For stomach disorders including ulcers and diarrhea.
  • For other ailments such as cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, studies on animals show that consuming rosehip powder may also be useful.

Rosehip oil must be kept in a dark and cool place, preferably in the refrigerator, in order to prevent it from going rancid.

But if you want one more option for bringing Rosehips into your life, try this sugar-free Rosehip jam recipe.  We recommend trying it in a small quantity to be sure like it.

Sugar-Free Rosehip Jam

  • ½ cup rosehips
  • 1 cup of maltitol* (sugar substitute)
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup of water

Directions:

  1. First, wash the rosehips in hot water and then drain.
  2. In a small pot, add the Rosehip, maltitol, lemon juice and water.  Bring to a boil and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.  Add more water if necessary.
  3. Remove from the heat when the mixture has a jam-like consistency.
  4. After cooled, place in a jar in the refrigerator.  Best used within 10 days.

*If you do not want to use maltitol, you may replace it with 1 cup of granulated sugar.

Rosehip Everything

There are lots of options for Rosehip foods, including savory soups too.  Feel free to get creative since there are so many benefits to including them in your life.  Afterwards, you’ll forget that there was a tip that you had never heard of Rosehip.  Spread the word though as Rosehip is still a great secret to most people, and they’ll likely be thanking you for years to come.