Trilogy Rosehip Oil

Let me introduce you to one of my all time favourite products......Trilogy Rosehip oil. I was first introduced to Rosehip oil and it's benefits 10 years ago, by my sister who is an aromatherapist/beauty therapist, and I've never looked back. It such an amazing product to use.....and I'll explain why.



Rosehip oil is obtained through cold pressed extraction of the seeds of the rose bush. Usually the Rosa Canina or Rosa Rubiginosa. It contains ingredients which benefit the skin, and is effective in treating a variety of skin conditions.




What Trilogy say....


''Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil has been clinically tested and shown to help minimise the appearance of wrinkles, smooth skin and dramatically improve skin moisture levels, leaving the skin's appearance radiant and glowing. This lightweight, non-greasy, golden oil contains Omega 3, 6 and 9, essential fatty acids and antioxidants to restore optimum skin health.''




Rosehip oil contains:-


Retinol (natural vitamin A, antioxidant)
Vitamin C (antioxidant)
Essential fatty acids - linoleic acid (Omega 6), linolenic acid (Omega 3) and Oleic acid (Omega 9)
Vitamin E antioxidant)
Lycopene (antioxidant)
Carotanoids: Beta carotene (antioxidant),  beta-chryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein




All these wonderful ingredients combined, not only moisturise the skin, but also give it a major vitamin boost. This aids tissue regeneration, helping to minimize scars and also to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This is because rosehip oil has a high linaleic acid content which is important in cellular membrane function and tissue renewal. Combined with the Retinol (and other anioxidants), which aid resurfasing and rejuvination of the skin, can not only help to prevent fine lines and wrinkles occuring, but can also minimize existing wrinkles, sun damage (age spots) and  hyper pigmentation of the skin.



Rosehip oil is also beneficial to other skin conditions, such as eczema, age spots, hyperpigmentation, scars including acne scarring, stretchmarks etc. It can be used for any skin type - including oily skin. It is a fallacy that oil should not be used on oily skin types. If anything, this skin type needs moisture as it has a tendency to become dry/flaky. Rosehip oil has a PH similar to sebum, and will not exacerbate the oiliness. Instead, it will absorb quickly and easily, allowing the skin to breathe. It really is a wonderful natural treatment for the skin that has been used for centuries, and with regular use, can also help promote elasticity, firmness and smoothness, helping to keep skin appearing younger.








The Trilogy Rosehip oil  is golden in colour, relatively odourless and comes in glass bottle with a pipette attached to the inside of the lid. This is great as you have total control over how much product comes out, and can get a perfect application each time you use it. After cleansing, I literally apply 2-3 drops onto the palm of my hand, and apply all over my face and neck (including eye area), sometimes I use 4-5 drops at night if I want to give my skin more moisture (such as during the winter months when my skin is drier). The oil absorbs really quickly and never feels greasy or oily on my skin. Within a minute (probably less) it has completely absorbed and leaves my skin feeling soft with a healthy glow. Once absorbed, I then apply my moisturiser as normal.



Rosehip oil makes my skin feel smoother, and makes it appear plump and healthy. As for the anti-ageing  properties, I am often complimented on my skin, and often told I look younger than I am, I am convinced this is because of the Rosehip oil! I have read that the earlier you start using this oil the better. Starting preventative measures in your early twenties can give you a massive head start, in combating signs of ageing.



I have been applying Rosehip oil morning and night for the last 10 years, and it is hands down the best beauty product I have ever tried on my skin. I think I'd be hard pushed to find something better and what's the point? It is packed full of EFA's, antioxidants and naturally occurring vitamins that the skin loves - what could be better? Sometimes, I stop using this to try out other skin care products for my blog for the purposes of review, but my skin always suffers for it, and I truly miss it. Applying the oil has not only become habitual for me, but has also become somewhat of a ritual. I do not feel myself unless I've had my Rosehip oil fix!



There are many different brands producing Rosehip oil (I know....tried quite a few!) but I especially love the Trilogy brand Rosehip oil. It is 100% organic, comes in a dark brown glass bottle (important to prevent oxygen and light effecting the oil) with a pipette making it super easy to use. It is a high quality oil and personally for me is the best one I have used to date. Trilogy Rosehip oil retails at £16.34, but is worth every single penny. It will also last for months too, as you are only using such a tiny amount each time. So it is an investment well worth making in my opinion!



You seriously need this in your life. I'm so pleased that it is in mine. It's quite simply....the best!