Rosehip seed oil is extracted from the seed left behind by the flowers. It is a pale, fairly transparent oil that is recognised by its distinct aroma and orangish tinge. Rich in vitamins A and C, along with polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is known for being an anti-ageing remedy.
Vitamin C comprises antioxidants, jo aapke twacha mein raunak laate hai, especially if your skin is dull. It also reduces hyperpigmentation with time, prevents premature signs of ageing, and protects the skin from free radical damage. Vitamin A, on the other hand, slows down the natural breakdown process of elastin and collagen, which if not kept in check can speed up skin ageing. Polyunsaturated fatty acids convert to prostaglandins in the skin, which is required for tissue regeneration and cellular membrane. Together, these three core properties are what make rosehip seed oil the ultimate DIY ingredient for younger-looking, blemish-free skin.
5 Skincare DIYs With Rosehip Seed Oil
1. DIY Rosehip Oil Facial Cleanser
Packed with hydrating ingredients like shea butter, beeswax, and castor oil, this cleanser won’t strip your skin of its natural moisture. The clay in the cleanser works upon cleaning out your pores, while the rosehip seed oil, and carrot seed oil provide some anti-ageing action.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp rosehip seed oil
- 1 tbsp safflower oil
- 1 tbsp camelina oil
- 1 tbsp castor oil
- 1 tbsp shea butter
- 1 tbsp beeswax
- 3 tbsp rhassoul clay
- 3 drops carrot seed essential oil
- 8 drops of geranium essential oil
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
How To Make It
- Fill a medium-sized pan with water till half of it.
- Float a glass pot with a spout in the water.
- Place the pan on a medium-high gas.
- Pour the rosehip, safflower, camelina, and castor oils, along with shea butter and beeswax.
- Remove from heat when all the ingredients have melted completely.
- Finally, add the essential oils.
- When you see the mixture harden, keep stirring the mixture, so it does not settle at the bottom.
2. DIY Rosehip Facial Oil
The combination of rosehip oil and pomegranate oil is great for lightening scars and slowing down signs of premature ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. The other ingredients work wonders in keeping your skin feeling hydrated.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp rosehip seed oil
- 1 tsp jojoba oil
- 1 tsp evening primrose oil
- 1 tsp jojoba oil
- 10 drops of frankincense essential oil
- 3 vitamin E capsules
- 10 drops carrot seed oil
How To Make It
- Take all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix well to combine and get an even mixture.
- Take 2 to 4 drops of the above mixture on your fingertips and gently massage your face, neck, and check with it.
- Pour into an opaque glass bottle and store for use over the next few weeks.
3. Rosehip Seed Oil Facial Moisturiser
The 7-ingredient moisturiser is just what you need to deeply hydrate your ageing skin. This improves the elasticity of your skin, making it look radiant and healthy over a period of time.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp rosehip seed oil
- 1 tbsp beeswax pellets
- ¼ cup sweet almond oil
- 10 drops of vitamin E oil
- 1 tbsp mango butter
- 7 drops frankincense essential oil (or carrot seed oil)
- 7 drops patchouli essential oil (or geranium oil)
How To Make It
- Blend together mango butter, beeswax, and sweet almond oil in a glass bowl.
- Place this bowl in a larger glass bowl, which you need to float in a pan that is half filled with water.
- Switch the gas on to medium-high and stir gently till all the ingredients have melted and blended well.
- Switch off the heat and carefully remove the bowl from the pot.
- Keep this aside for it to cool.
- Next, stir in the other ingredients.
- Refrigerate this for 20 to 30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
- Pour into a mixer and blend till you get a smooth paste that resembles a moisturiser/lotion.
- Store this in a glass jar for daily use.
4. Rosehip Seed Oil Body Butter
Enriched with skin-loving ingredients like vitamin E and shea, the body butter works wonders for imparting glowing, smooth, and supple skin.
Ingredients
- 28gms rosehip seed oil
- 85gm shea butter
- ½ tbsp arrowroot powder/tapioca starch
- ¼ tsp Vitamin E
- 8 drops of bergamot essential oil
- 8 drops of sweet orange essential oil
- 8 drops of rose/jojoba essential oil
How To Make It
- Melt the shea butter on low heat.
- Let this stay for a while till it cools down completely and hardens a bit.
- Store in the fridge for a day and, ta-da, you can start using it.
5. Rosehip Seed Oil Firming Face Cream
This DIY features ingredients that are better-suited for the face and won’t irritate your sensitive skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp passionfruit seed oil
- ½ tsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp sweet almond oil
- 25 gm beeswax
- 5 drops of rosehip essential oil
- 5 drops of cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops of cypress essential oil
How To Make It
- Melt the almond oil and beeswax.
- Pour avocado oil and passionfruit seed oil.
- Next, pour in the blender and give it a good mix.
- Add aloe vera and all the essential oils to the above mixture, and stir thoroughly to get an even paste.
- Store in a glass jar for daily use.
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