Roses for Anti-Aging, Rosehip Seed Oil

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Rosehip Seed Oil is a wonderful oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, high in gamma linoliec acid (GLA) and vitamin C. I have been using this oil for several years, undiluted on my lips, face, hands, chest and neck as well as on my very, very dry feet.

If I don't have the time to let it absorb naturally on my skin, I just take a few drops of water and pat the area of skin to help the oil absorb more quickly. And, even though it is a fast-drying oil, I don't use it around my eyes. Lately, the eyebrows have become rather dry now that I'm dying them. What I do is lightly pat the left-over oil on my hands on my eyebrows. I don't do this every day because it is an oil high in fatty acid content. (If you already have your Rose Hip Oil and excited about getting started, please read the note below, first).

Rose Hip oil is extracted from the ripened fruit of a hybrid, thorny, wild rosebush native to Chile. It is said to be healing with properties that help to regenerate the skin and counteract the effects of aging and often used for products to help reduce stretch marks, scars and of course, mature, dry skin.

Anti-Aging Serum: Blend Rose Hip oil with carrot seed oil, a rejuvenating oils with a few drops of vitamin E to improve it’s shelf life. Store in a dark bottle and in a cool place, it should last for 2 years.

Anti-Aging Creme: Simply add a few drops of Rose Hip Oil to your favorite commercial facial moisturizer and you've got your very own custom blend moisturizer. Adjust as needed.

Hair Care: If you have dry hair, just before you go to bed, add a few drops to the ends of your hair. Put a towel on your cushion to protect it from the oil. Shower your hair the next morning as usual.  

Feet Care: Right after your shower, with your feet still a bit damp, add a few drops of Rose Hip Oil and massage thoroughly. Add socks for about 10 minutes to help the oil absorb into the dry skin as well as to keep the feet clean. Remove socks and enjoy your lovely, soft feet.

NOTE:  Rose Hip Oil is not recommended for acne or very oily skin due to it’s high fatty acid content. Even though it is a fast-drying oil, I would also keep it away from around the eyes. It is safe, inexpensive and effective but if you've never tried it, do a patch test first. Most natural food stores will have a tester. Best to test it on a small patch of skin, leave it for 24 hours and if all goes well, then purchase the Rosehip Oil. With anything new, go slow until you find what works for your skin. 

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Reduce Wrinkles With The Fruits of The Rose

BEAUTY TIPS USING ROSEHIP SEED OIL

Organic Rosehip Seed Oil from Family Natural Botanicals allows your skin to breathe, while it repairs itself and generates new cells.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Rosehips, Rosehips are the seed pods of roses and are edible.  Simply add a few drops to your favourite face crème, preferably as an night creme. If you find it too heavy on your skin, add a few drops of water.

ABOUT ROSEHIP SEED OIL

Rosehip contains natural Retinoic acid (Vitamin A acid); which is excellent for oily skin (because it is a dry oil), sensitive skin and skin with large pores. The oil contains essential fatty acids and vitamin C; which work together in boosting your skin cell regeneration and provide a rejuvenating effect for a natural glow.

Thus, just using the rosehip SEED oil is an effective natural alternative for skin moisturizers and creams whether it be in diluted or undiluted form.

 

 For Skin Rejuvenation & Repair ~  Organic Rosehip Seed Oil

This pure Rosehip Seed Oil is organic is from Natural Family Botanicals.  It is cold pressed, and unrefined from Chile. Nothing has been added.

For best results, use it day and night and consistently for two to three months.

Used as part of your nightly regime, the oil allows your skin to breathe, while it repairs itself and generates new cells. When applied consistently for two to three months Rosehip Seed Oil was found to:
 

• Reduce wrinkles and signs of premature aging.
• Help counter the drying effect of the sun
• Reduce fine wrinkles or ‘crows feet’ around the eyes and mouth.

Rosehip Seed oil is excellent for mature skin

 

High in essential unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A and retinoic acid, this an excellent oil for the healing of sensitive, allergic, sun-damaged, hyper-pigmented, dry, aging, and problem skin. It also helps to provide relief of eczema.

The oil pressed off the Rosehip seed contains an amazing 77% of fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic). Fatty acids have the important function in regeneration of skin cells and repair of damaged tissues, which suggests it helps to reduce the signs of premature ageing.

It has been stated that Rosehip seed oil is a source of topical retinoic acid (vitamin A) in a natural state.   Probably that's why I love it.  I have very dry and sensitive skin and I really love it. 


Usage

• Add a few drops of this oil to your favourite face creme
• Add a few drops to distilled water for a lovely facial toner

Purchase Organic Rosehip Seed Oil here

Note
Rosehip oil is considered a carrier oil, this means that you can apply it directly to your skin (neat).  But please do a small test patch of skin somewhere discrete, before applying it directly to your face, neck, lips and so on.

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Top 5 Carrier Oils for Wrinkles, Aging and Dull Skin!

Many of us are aware that carrier oils are used in skin care preparations to improve conditions of the skin, hair and nails.  However, many of these fix oils offer us much more than as a carrier base for essential oils.  Here are our top 5 carrier oils for wrinkles, aging and dull skin.

Evening Primrose Seed Oil

One of the best carrier oils for wrinkles. Try it also on your nails, too. Evening Primrose Oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and a blood vessel dilator. The main characteristics of Evening Primrose Oil increases skin resistance to ultraviolet rays and aids in blood circulation. Not only it is one of the best carrier oils for wrinkles, it helps to prevent aging of the skin!

* Base oil: Use a 10% dilution.
* Store in cool, dark location {away from sun}.
* For recipes and tips, read more.

Rosehip Seed Oil

How do I love thee? Let me count the way.

A wonderful oil for the treatment in reducing wrinkles! Rosehip oil is rich in EFA's, vitamins C and E. Use just a small percentage (low ratio) to treat many skin conditions, most notably dehydrated skin that has prematurely aged.  It is also reputed to help in preventing and reducing stretch marks and age spots because it is not just wrinkles that make us look weathered. 

* For recipes and how-to tips, visit here.
* Store in cool, dark location {away from sun}.

Carrot Seed Oil

This is actually an essential oil but it is often used in base oils. It is orange in colour.  Excellent for dry, dull and mature skin. Especially good when used as a skin rejuvenator.  The oil's high carotol content gives it regenerative properties, which helps with dull and aging skin.  It blends well with Rosehip Seed Oil.

* Base Oil: Use a 10% dilution
* Product clarification: Carrot seed essential oil is not the same as infused carrot oil,
   or carrot tissue oil, which comes from the edible carrot.

Avocado Oil

Moisturizes, reduces appearance of age spots, heals sun damage and scars. Additionally, avocado regenerates and rejuvenates the skin. Avocado increases collagen in the skin and therefore is an anti-aging ingredient in skin care. Avocado oil has superior moisturizing qualities.

* Base oil: Use as an addition to a base oil.  10% dilution

Borage Oil

Borage oil is a good skin rejuvenator and excellent for all skin types especially maturing skin and sun-damaged skin. This oil is high in GLA, an important fatty acid for maintaining healthy skin.

* Base Oil: Blend using 10% dilution with other carrier oils.
* Best to purchase in small amount as it goes rancid rather quickly.
* Store in cool, dark location {away from sun}

 

Application Use:
Remember to do a patch test on your skin first.  Do not apply directly on your skin without permission or discussion with your aromatherapist first.  If pregnant, use only under doctor's care. 

These are highly concentrated oils and may burn the skin.  For easiest use, blend your facial cream with a few drops of your favourite carrier oil, blend well and apply to your face, neck and hands.  Please read our disclosure policy. 

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Face-Lift Serum, Ageless Facial Serum Recipes

Beautiful at any age | Belle a tout age 

Face Lift Serum (for Oily Skin)

• 2 drops bergamot
• 1 drop lemon
• 1 drop geranium
• 2 teaspoon (10ml) jojoba oil

Ageless Facial Serum

• 3 teaspoon jojoba oil
• 2 drops of rosemary essential oil
• 1 drop of clary sage essential oil
• 1 drop of carrot seed essential oil 
• 1 drop of bois de rose essential oil
• 1 drop of Palma Rosa essential oil.
• Grape seed Extract (optional, will preserve the serum longer)

Store in amber bottle with dropper, invert a few times before use and every time before use.  Use night time.


{Personal Note}
I'm not a fan of using the anti-aging or ageless terms.  All it does is put more unnecessary pressure on women.  But it has become mainstream and everyone that I ask seems to agree that this word best describes the recipe's benefit.  So, the name of these recipes will have to do - for now. 

I prefer timeless beauty, what do you think of this term from now on?

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Enjoy!

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