Rosehip
Benefits of Rosehip
- Skin
- Antioxidant activity
- Form: Extract
- Source: Plant
What is Rosehip?
Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, are a rich source of antioxidants. They are naturally rich in vitamin C, and they contain essential fatty acids, which are a natural part of the skin's structure.
What does the research say about Rosehip?
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Skin tone: Rosehips contain quercetin and isoquercitrin, flavonoids with antioxidant activity that have been studied in relation to skin tone.
Other compounds: Rosehips also contain anthocyanins and tiliroside, which have been studied for their effects on the skin.
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