Rosehip Seed Oil, Organic

Pure Rosehip Seed Oil, Organically Grown Product Details Botanical name :  Rosa rubignosa, Rosa mosqueta (Rosa moschata) Extraction method / Source :  Cold pressed / seed of the fruit or "hip" Key constituents : Linoleic acid (Omega 6), linolenic acid (Omega 3), Vitamin E Plant description : Botanical family: Rosaceae Rosa rubiginosa is a wild rose native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a deciduous shrub with dark green, apple-scented leaves and produces many fragrant, delicate pink flowers. The flowers develop into fruits or "hips", and it is the seeds within these fruits which are collected and pressed for their precious oil. Regions of Production :  Chile Growing Practices :  Organically grown, plants are tested for purity after harvest History / Fun Facts :  In 1893 the University of Santiago studied 180 patients with extensive facial scarring, surgical scars, deep wrinkles, radiation and UV damage to the skin, burns and dermatitis. Pure rosehip seed oil was applied