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Benefits of Rose Hip Oil

by Grant Ferns

The beneficial effect of Rose Hip Oil in helping to regenerate flawed skin tissues due to its content of Trans-Retinoic Acids in a biological state as part of an intricate mechanism of unsaturated vital fatty acids. Therefore, its effect is regulated and slowly released by nature, discarding the risk of overdoses. For the same motive it has no side effects like other solutions containing trans-retinoic acids produced in the laboratory.

Scientific research has demonstrated the properties of Rose Hip Oil in minimizing surgical and accidental skin scars, as well as the elimination of certain hyper pigmented marks and the reduction of wrinkles.

Rose Hip Oil Skin Rehydrator

The most effective way to benefit from Rose Hip Oil is by applying it as a skin re-hydrator. As we age, oil glands diminish in size. People secrete 10 times more oil at age 25 than at age 50. This fact is exacerbated by climactic and environmental conditions like dryness and air toxicity. Due to a lack of oil and depleted humidity content, the skin starts to deteriorate. Rose Hip Oil is considered an all natural skin care treatment. With its high absorbing level, it permeates the skin almost instantly to recover this much needed moisture balance.

Rose Hip Oil Prevention Therapy

Most researchers agree that the best way to apply Rose Hip Oil is as a preventative treatment to retard the appearance of skin-aging signs. They recommend starting this treatment at age 20, especially for people who burn easily or are exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time. One application a day will be enough.

It is crucial to know that histological modifications (the ones that are unnoticeable) precede clinical manifestation (the ones that can be observed) by at least a decade. This is why prevention is of vital importance.

Rose Hip Oil Fights the Effects of Photo Aging

The fight against photo aging represents the best opportunity for Rose Hip Oil to perform at its best. Aging, when related to skin, can be separated into two stages: intrinsic and photo-aging. Intrinsic processes are related with endogenous and inherited factors which are almost impossible to stop or to reverse. Photo-aging refers to the multiple negative effects on all parts of the skin produced by exaggerated exposure to sun radiation. This condition is also called dermotoheliosis and can be reversible.

Light skinned persons who tan poorly are at the greatest risk for photo-damage. The marks of photo-aging may show as early as the third of fourth decade of life in people with prolonged sun exposure.

Photo-aging is characterized by leathery, yellowed, inelastic, lax, rough, wrinkled, and/or coarse skin with spotted hyper or hypo-pigmentation.

Rose Hip Oil is very effective in halting and even reversing the effects made by the sun on the skin. Important changes should be observed after the third week of continuous application. In extreme occurrences of photo-aging, a more generous application should be used at night and during the day. It can take four months or more for the total disappearance of superficial wrinkles and significant dissipation of hyper-pigmented spots.

A natural skin care product is the latest solution to get rid of scars, blemishes and skin discolorations, while at the same time takes care of your skin.

Published January 31st, 2008

Filed in Beauty, Health, Women