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| Ingredients: | Rosa Eglantaria Seed Oil * * Denotes Certified Organic |
| Botanical Name: | Rosa eglanteria |
| Plant Part: | Seeds |
| Extraction Method: | Cold Pressed |
| Description: | Rosehip oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids and is known to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. It is also suitable for treating burns, scars and stretch marks. There are some concerns that it can aggravate acne conditions. |
| Common Uses: | Rosehip oil is becoming popular with massage therapists for it's skin healing properties, though it is typically in dilution (10% recommended). It is also suitable for cosmetics and manufacturing. |
| Consistency: | Typical and characteristic of carrier oils. |
| Certification: | Australian Certified Organic |
| Cautions: | In high concentrations, Rosehip Oil may aggravate acne. |
| Notes: | This is a virgin oil |
| Aromatic Description: | Rosehip has a characteristic nutty odour. |
| Absorption: | Rosehip has acceptable penetration levels, but may leave some stickiness if used on the skin neat. |
| Fatty Acid Composition: | Palmitic Acid 3-5%, Stearic Acid 1-3%, Oleic Acid 13-17%, Linoleic Acid 42-49%, Linolenic Acid 28-36% |