Rosehip Skin Serum

Rosehips (Rosa canina) are a wonderful addition to your skincare regimen. They are rich in in vitamins A, C, & E and antioxidants, helping to reduce the effects of environmental damage.

When used topically, rosehips boost collagen production, promoting firmness and elasticity. This helps to prevent premature aging and wrinkles.

Rosehips infused into a blend of nourishing oils moisturizes and soothes skin. 

Sunflower and almond oils are easily absorbed into the skin, helping to hydrate and improving its ability to retain moisture. They are rich in vitamin E, which soothes and heals sun damaged, aging skin. 

Antioxidant rich jojoba oil is deeply moisturizing. It chemical makeup is similar to the oil that naturally produced by the skin (sebum), allowing it to help regulate sebum production to keep it properly hydrated without getting too oily. 

Ingredients: 

• Rosehips, dried 
• Almond oil
• Sunflower oil
• Jojoba oil

Directions: 

Fill a dry, heat proof jar or glass measuring cup about half full with rosehips. Pour the blend of oils over them, making sure the herbs are fully submerged and covered with at least an inch or so of oil. 

Gently heat over very low heat (ideally 100°- 140° F) for 1 to 5 hours in a double boiler or crockpot. The oil has finished infusing when the color of the rosehips has been imparted. At this point, turn off the heat and let the oil cool. 

Strain out the rosehips. They have little hairs that can be irritating to the skin, so be sure to use a fine cheesecloth.

Using a funnel, pour the oils into a glass bottle. Cap with a dropper top.