Dry Skin and Rose Hip Oil: A Match made in Heaven
Rosehip oil is an age old product that is used by indigenous people to soothe different skin problems. In fact, skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis are still treated with rose hip oil. Even scars - of all types - can effectively be treated using this natural product.
Dry skin is just another skin issue that can benefit with its use. If you have dry skin, then you know how difficult 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.
However, rose hip oil is different. It is a natural, cold-pressed oil that contains no artificial fillers or irritating substances. Rose hip oil absorbs quickly into the skin because it has a low viscosity.
Rose Hip Oil & Dry Skin Care
If you are happy with your daily skin care routine, you can apply rose hip oil to your skin 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 want to change your regular skin care routine, here are some changes you can make:
Cleansing
If you have dry skin then you should use a cream cleanser or non-comedogenic oil. Both of these products will help you remove debris, excess sebum, and even dead skin cells without stripping the skin of its moisture. All you need is to apply the product with a cotton ball and then remove it with a clean moist cotton ball.
Toning & Exfoliating
Using a toner is a good way of removing any residue left behind by your cleanser or makeup. Always pick an alcohol and fragrance-free product. Both of these ingredients can remove natural oils and irritate dry skin.
No one should forget to exfoliate at least once a week. In the case of dry skin, however, a natural product, like milk or oatmeal paste, is the best solution. Commercial and homemade scrubs can damage your skin and strip it of healthy oils.
Moisturizing Essentials
It is important to find a moisturizer that is fragrance and alcohol-free. A safe and effective way of assuring the use of a safe and natural product is by going straight to the source. This means that you can either use rose hip oil in its pure oil form or add it to your usual moisturizer, but which ever you choose to do remember to reapply your moisturizer often throughout the day.
Rose Hip Oil: A Brief History
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. There are other skin care products that contain lower levels of rose hip oil and are just as effective, however you will have to be more patient before noticing any real improvement in your skin. No matter how you find it, whether in its pure state or as part of a cream, rose hip oil benefits will include mitigating the signs of aging, reducing fine lines, and helping minimize the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Published February 26th, 2010
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