Soothe your Dry Skin with Rose Hip Oil
Rosehip oil has been used for ages by indigenous people to soothe different skin problems. As a matter of fact, skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema are still being treated with rose hip oil. Even scars - of all types - can effectively be treated using this natural product.
The range of skin problems that can be treated with this natural oil also include dry skin. If you have dry skin, you know how hard it can be to treat it with traditional products. Common skin care products either dry out this type of skin or irritate it with its fillers.
Rose hip oil, however, is different. It is a natural, cold-pressed oil that is free of both artificial fillers and irritating substances. Rose hip oil absorbs into the skin quickly because it has a low viscosity.
Rose Hip Oil & Dry Skin Care
If you already have a daily skin care routine then you can simply include rose hip oil as a moisturizer. You can also reapply frequently throughout the day. Remember to wear a sunscreen product over the treated area to keep from suffering any problems with increased light sensitivity.
However, if you feel that your regular skin care routine is in need of some changes, then here are a few tips that may help:
Cleansing
If you have dry skin then you should use a cream cleanser or non-comedogenic oil. Both types of products will help remove debris, excess sebum and dead skin cells without stripping the skin of moisture. Simply apply the product with a cotton ball and remove it with a clean cotton ball.
Toning and Exfoliating
Using a toner is a good way of removing any residue left behind by your cleanser or makeup. When looking for a toner always pick an alcohol and fragrance-free product because these ingredients tend to remove natural oils from your skin and irritate it even further.
No one should forget to exfoliate at least once a week. If you have dry skin, however, a natural product is the best solution. Try not to use commercial or homemade scrubs because they have been known to damage dry skin and strip it of its natural oils.
Moisturizing Essentials
It is important to find a moisturizer that is fragrance and alcohol-free. This can be done by adding rose hip oil to your usual moisturizer or using it in its pure oil form, however, don't forget to reapply your moisturizer as many times as you need it throughout the day.
Rose Hip Oil: Its Beginnings
Rose hip oil is derived from the rose hips of a shrub known as Rosa moschata or rosa mosqueta. This oil has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes to help treat a vast number of health issues. The most common were scurvy, digestive disorders and dry skin problems, just to name a few.
BIOROSEHIPOIL is the purest form of rose hip seed oil. Other skin care products that contain lower levels of rose hip oil can be just as effective, but require a longer period of time before showing any noticeable improvement in your skin. Besides treating dry skin problems, rose hip oil benefits include mitigating the signs of aging, reducing fine lines and minimizing the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Published February 26th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care