Rosehip oil is obtained from the seeds of thefull-ripened fruit of the wil Rosa canina bush. Rosa canina is anundomesticated member of the Rosacea family, which contains all othertypes of roses. It is grown wildly through the temperate zone of theearth, including Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. Nature's ShieldRosehip oil is certified organic and sustainable and is cold-pressextracted, for preservation of its natural qualities.

Rosehipoil is most prized for its application to signs of ageing skin -wrinkles, sun damage, dryness etc. In studies, it has been shown usefulfor wrinkles, scars and burns, stretch marks, pigmentation, drysensitive skin, sun damage, acne and acne scarring.

Rosehip oil is rich in a cross-section of nutrients which are all highly beneficial for skin health:

• Vitamin E - is anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, helps with sun damage and combats skin's natural ageing process.
• Vitamin C - is protective and repairing to UV damage and the effect of ageing. It has also been shown in studies to impact hyper-pigmentation.
• Fatty acids, omega 3,6 and 9 - which are essential for regeneration of damaged skin tissue.
• Phenols have antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties, which makes it non-irritating for eczema-prone skin and can make it helpful in irritating-type skin issues.