How To Use Rosehip Oil On Your Face Properly

Rosehip oil: It’s the ingredient on everyone’s lips and is also featured in our best selling Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil. This superfood ingredient contains powerhouse nutrients like vitamin C, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Rosehip oil is known to minimize fine lines while providing moisture and brightening the appearance of dark spots and scars. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of rosehip oil, as well as how you can apply our Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil for great results. 

What Is Rosehip Oil?

Oils are ultra-rich and contain high concentrations of beneficial, antioxidant-rich lipids that work to restore the skin barrier and seal in moisture when applied topically. Rosehip oil is derived by pressing the seeds and fruit of the Rosa canina bush, native to Chile. Its chemical composition closely resembles the natural oils found in your skin. According to WebMD, rosehip oil is derived from the fruit and seeds of the “wild rose bush,” mostly grown in the Andes Mountains, which run along South America's west. However, they’re also grown in Africa and Europe. You can find many different species of rosehip, but in skin care, most rosehip oil products come from the Rosa canina L. species.

So, why the hype around rosehip oil? It is a known source of retinoic acid (natural precursor to vitamin A), which helps lessen the appearance of redness in the skin, but that’s just the beginning. 

Defends Against Free Radical Damage

Rosehip oil contains vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that defends your skin against redness caused by dryness. The elements you encounter each time you head outdoors can leave your skin parched and in need of a moisture boost. Environmental and lifestyle factors such as sunburn, smoking or pollution only exacerbate this issue.

Smooths The Look Of Wrinkles

In addition to vitamin C, rosehip oil contains vitamins E and A, plus omega fatty acids, which help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These antioxidants and fatty acids improve skin tone and the look of elasticity too for a firmer-looking complexion.

Provides Hydration

Rosehip oil also contains linoleic and linolenic acid, which deeply hydrate the skin and give it a plump and smooth-looking appearance. 

If you’re interested in using other skin care oils such as jojoba or seabuckthorn, you can read about other beauty oil options in this guide.

Is Rosehip Oil Safe To Use?

Rosehip oil is widely considered safe for topical use. Like applying any new product, apply a small amount as a patch test on a tiny area of your skin before using it on larger areas. This way you can check that you don’t have an adverse reaction. 

Spotlight: Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil 

Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil is an effective facial treatment created with a blend of results-oriented actives and ingredients to offer intense yet lightweight hydration and protection. Designed as a complementary product to the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, this facial oil fights the signs of aging, smooths wrinkles and deeply hydrates. 

The Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil delivers an added boost of vitamins C and E to protect against the visible signs of aging. Skin looks noticeably firmer with a visible increase in elasticity and moisture levels. Suitable for all skin types, this non-irritating, non-greasy facial oil improves the look of skin with rosehip oil, seabuckthorn oil, rosemary leaf extract and milk thistle. Vitamins A, C and E provide the skin with a firmer-looking appearance as well as increased hydration, which help to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

This effective oil can be used on its own as a moisturizer or layered on top of other oils and serums.

Key Ingredients & Benefits 

Key ingredients include: 

• Rosehip oil: Rich in vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and essential fatty acids that improve skin’s moisture, tone and texture.
• Jojoba oil: Helps with sebum issues, increases hydration and soothes dry skin.
• Seabuckthorn oil: A superfruit packed full of powerful antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids that promote skin hydration and elasticity while also helping problem skin.
• Rosemary leaf extract: Conditions and smooths the appearance of the skin.
• Milk thistle: Contains silymarin, a polyphenol that maintains hydration and prevents the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. 

Results Of The Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil

• Improves redness due to dryness
• Skin is hydrated
• The visible signs of aging are reduced and further signs are prevented
• Targets visible signs of aging caused by chemical and environmental stressors

How To Use Rosehip Oil On The Face

Wondering how to use rosehip oil on the face? Start by cleansing your skin to remove all grime, dirt, sebum and makeup. Then apply a thin layer of oil (two to three drops) to the face and neck with circular motions. Leave the product on. You can apply it once or twice daily. This light consistency oil also pairs well with our other serums and oils for additional benefits and protection. You are welcome to follow this step with a moisturizer if you need. 

According to our Product Support Representatives, you can also combine our Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil with some of our other serums and oils. These include our Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum and Facial Recovery Oil.

Commonly Asked Questions About Rosehip Oil

Is Rosehip Oil Good For Your Hair?

Absolutely! Here’s why:

• Hydration Booster: Rosehip oil is a natural moisturizer that nourishes both your hair and scalp. Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, making it ideal for a wide range of hair types.
• Supports Scalp Health: Packed with vitamin E and polyphenols, rosehip oil can soothe itchiness and irritation. It also helps maintain collagen and connective tissue, ensuring hair follicles stay healthy and secure.
• Strengthens Hair Strands: Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, rosehip oil helps fortify weakened hair strands and reduces the risk of breakage.
• Promotes Hair Growth: Research suggests that rosehip oil may stimulate hair growth, as seen in studies involving mice.

By addressing hydration, strength and scalp health, rosehip oil proves to be a versatile and valuable addition to any haircare routine. 

Can I Use Rosehip Oil On My Face Every Day?

Yes, you can use rosehip oil on your face every day, provided your skin tolerates it well. Rosehip oil is rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as essential fatty acids, making it an excellent moisturizer for most skin types. It helps hydrate, reduce redness, and improve skin texture over time.

If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, start by using it a few times a week to ensure it doesn’t cause irritation or breakouts. Always perform a patch test before adding rosehip oil to your daily routine.

Rosehip oil’s lightweight and non-greasy texture makes it suitable for everyday use, leaving your skin soft, glowing and nourished.

Are you ready to try the Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil for firmer, younger-looking skin? Let us know in the comments below if you've ever used rosehip oil before!