Glow Like a Rose: Benefits of Rosehip Oil
After decades of reliance on mostly artificial ingredients in cosmetics (such as the infamous parabens), natural herbal recipes are making their comeback. Instead of using expensive facial creams, more and more women go for oils, be it argan, jojoba, coconot, or shea. And recently a new star has entered this constellation of precious oils – that of rosehip seeds.

Precious vitamins and acids
We have written about anti-oxidants more than once, but just as a quick reminder: while free radicals damage cells in your body, anti-oxidants neutralize these free radicals. Thus, the main value of anti-oxidants is that they prevent aging and keep your skin looking young and glowing (here is a study that proves it). Some of the most powerful anti-oxidants are vitamins A and C – and they are both extremely abundant in rose hips! Besides, vitamin A is essential for eye health, since it protects the cornea (you can read more on it here). Among plant sources, this vitamin is found in red and orange fruit and vegetables, such as carrots and papaya. As for vitamin C, it promotes the production of collagen, thus preventing not only wrinkles, but also ligament injuries – after all, our tendons and all connective tissue are mostly made of collagen! Yet another tremendous benefit of rose hips is their high content of essential fatty acids. These acids cannot be produced by our body, but we need them to make omega-3 and omega-6 fats, which are so important for the prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (you can read more on them here).Some cons

But what if you cannot afford rosehip oil? Do not despair: you are still able to obtain most of its benefits from simple dried rose hips! They can be made into delicious, slightly sour drink (a bit like hibiscus tea): simply boil them in water for 10-15 minutes, let the infusion cool, and add some honey if you like!