There are so many things we don’t know about oils, vitamins, minerals, and many other related health products available out there. What they are, why we need them, where they came from. Wanting to find out more about these substances can be pretty difficult. Most of the write-ups that tell us about them can be boring. Most of the time, you end up having to scroll your way through paragraph after paragraph just to find something interesting.
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Follow our ‘Did you know?’ to find out 20 interesting facts about the different vitamins, minerals, or oils available out there to help your body and mind. All easy to remember and laid out here for you to find!
20 Interesting Facts About Rosehip Seed Oil
1. The first known use of rosehip oil can be dated back all the way to 3200 BC by the Ancient Egyptians.
2. Rosehip seed oil is also known as rosehip oil. Rosehips are the seed of the rosebush.
3. Rosehip oil can be used as a carrier oil for many essential oils, diluting the mixture so it can be safely and effectively used on your skin.
4. The oil is rich in vitamin A and C. It also contains the fatty acids oleic acid, palmitic acid, and linoleic acid. These acids are essential for our health.
5. Vitamin E is often added to rosehip oil as a preservative.
6. It should be stored in a dark coloured bottle in a cool dry place. This is so light exposure is minimised.
7. The oil can also be refrigerated to extend its life.
8. Rosehip oil can be used on all skin types. Remember to always do a patch test first.
9. Rosehip oil provides antioxidant protection to the body. This helps reduce the damage of UV rays on the skin from free radicals.
10. Rosehip oil promotes collagen production in the skin, making it effective at reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
11. Rosehip oil can help reduce hyperpigmentation, fade scars, and reduce appearance of stretch marks.
12. Rosehip oil can be used as a moisturiser on your face. You can also massage a few drops into your face after applying your moisturiser. The rosehip oil will retain water and nourish the skin.
13. Rosehip oil can reduce osteoarthritis pain if massaged into the joints. This is great for people who cannot take NSAIDS drugs.
14. Rosehip oil is effective when used around the eyes, making the skin supple, wrinkle free and clear.
15. By massaging a few drops of rosehip oil around the eye, it can also help reduce dark circles.
16. Rosehip oil is known to tighten the pores and leave your skin glowing.
16. Rosehip oil is known to tighten the pores and leave your skin glowing.
17. It’s also known to help regain the elasticity of the skin.
18. When combined with baking soda, the mixture can be used as an exfoliator for the skin.
19. Rubbing a few drops of rosehip oil into your eyebrows will help them grow.
20. Rosehip oil can thicken eyelashes. Massage a few drops on the eyelid and gently dab the oil near the eyelashes when the eyes are closed.
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Before you start any new diet, health programme, exercise routine, and ingest or topically use any oil, vitamin, mineral, product or compound, it is very important to consult your doctor, therapist or do a patch test to make sure you do not have any adverse reactions.
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