Not all rosehip oils are created equal. Most brands will tell you otherwise, but here's what they're not telling you. When Red Magazine named our Rosehip Bioregenerate 'The Ultimate Skin Healer & Anti-Ager', they understood what makes ours different.
Most brands use standard cold-pressed rosehip seed oil. We use CO2 extraction on both the seeds AND the fruit, capturing compounds that cold-pressing leaves behind. The result? Our independently tested rosehip oil contains 700% more antioxidants than typical cold-pressed versions.
Kim Parker, Red's beauty expert, highlighted the science: 'Good-quality oils offer natural antioxidants at high levels. Rosehip seed oil has vitamin C and hyaluronic acid - both proven to be brilliant for the skin.'
Why rosehip oil works for anti-aging
The secret lies in its unique fatty acid profile. Rosehip naturally contains omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9, which accelerate your skin's repair processes. These essential fatty acids strengthen the barrier function, helping skin retain moisture and defend against environmental damage.
Rosehip fruit oil contains twice the regenerative sterols and five times the carotenoids of seed oil alone. Most brands ignore this completely. That's why we blend both. Those extra carotenoids? They're what gives our oil its distinctive deep amber colour and its ability to improve the appearance of scars, fine lines and sun damage.
How to use rosehip oil on your face
Apply 2-3 drops to clean skin morning or evening. Press gently into face and neck. Yes, you can use it under makeup. No, it won't make you greasy if you use the right amount.
For deeper nourishment, try mixing a drop into your moisturiser. Or discover 10 unexpected ways to use rosehip oil that go beyond basic face care.
The clinical evidence speaks for itself. In independent consumer trials, 94% saw improved skin texture and 88% noticed reduced appearance of scars and blemishes after 8 weeks. The results speak for themselves.
Ready to see what proper rosehip oil can do? Rosehip Bioregenerate (£20).
