A complete different type of rose oil is obtained from the red berries of wild roses that grow in the cool, rainy Andes mountains primarely in the region of Chile, Argentina and Peru. Rose Mosqueta oil is extracted from the seed of the rose hip when pressed. Rose Mosqueta oil has long been used by Andean Indians to protect skin from the harsh climate, reduce signs of aging, and treat blemishes, scars, and burns.
Rose Mosqueta Properties, Use and Benefits
Rose Mosqueta oil is very rich in essential fatty acids, especially alpha-linoleic and gamma-linolenic acids in a perfectly balanced ratio. Rose hips contain high quantities of vitamin C - in fact, they have more vitamin C than oranges. The oil is rich in flavonoids, carotenoids and other bioactive nutrients that are vital in tissue-regenerative and restorative skin care. Rose Hip Oil is not only valued as an excellent emollient, it has also the ability to neutralize free radicals that accelerate the
aging process. Rosehip seed oil has been used successfully to fade stretch marks and scars, to ease minor burns and acne and as a natural remedy to ease eczema and psoriasis. Used regularly, it helps to soften and smooth uneven skin, fine lines, to fade age spots, and improves skin tone, color and elasticity.
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