Rosehip Seed oil is harvested from the seeds of rose bushes grown in Chile. It is an awesome oil and and is chock full of vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. This oil is has been found to that help correct and lighten dark spots, hydrate dry, itchy skin, and also helps reduce scars and fine lines. The thing that makes Rosehip Seed so awesome is that ir has a high ratio of linoleic, alpha-linolenic, and oleic acid, as well as tocopherol and carotenoids. According to dermatologists, this combination makes it useful as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant to neutralize oxidative stress. This oil is also very high in Vitamin C.
These seeds are left behind on the Rose bush after the petals are gone. Stillppoint's Rosehip Seed Oil is extracted via the cold pressing of the seeds.