I received my Rosehips Seed Oil yesterday and I was going to wait several months until I saw visible results of its magic but this is such a superior product I just couldn't wait. I am 66 years oil and spent all of my teen years on the beaches of San Diego long before spf was mandated as part of our skincare regime. I have taken good care of my skin since my early 20's when I went into the cosmetics and skincare industry and worked there for 25 years. But the damage is done and not one of the many, many lotions and creams I have used has been able to reverse the sun's effects which are obvious from my hairline to my cleavage. Long after I changed careers I learned that no cream or lotion can begin to reverse damage to the complexion because they consist of molecules that are too large to penetrate the upper layer of the skin, the epidermis. Oils are made up of much smaller molecules and have the ability to moisturize the skin at a somewhat deeper level. Keep in mind that any product that has the ability to make appreciable changes in the skin must be classified as a drug by the FDA and marketed as such. That said, I am switching from argan oil (which is wonderful) to Rosehips Seed Oil due to its propensity to fade scars. I have visible scarring on my jawline from plucking those pesky hairs and two long scars down my right cheek from having skin cancer surgically removed. Although my nose and chin are still a little oily I still need moisture. Oil and moisture are two entirely different substances. I originally chose argan oil for it's comedogenic rating of 0 (on a scale of 0-5 with 5 being the most likely to clog pores), and Rosehips Seed Oil is a 1 so I feel confident I am on the right path. FYI, coconut oil is a 4 on the comedogenic scale and should NEVER be used on the skin-not even for cleansing.
This particular oil is a deep golden color with a mild nutty or earthy fragrance that tells you it is a product of nature and 100% pure. There is no discernible smell when it is on your skin. The smartest thing Pura D'or did was to bottle their oil in a very dark brown bottle with a pump instead of a dropper. The pump works perfectly and dispenses just enough to spread over your entire face and neck. Using the pump you don't have to open the top of the container every time you want to use it which would expose the product to unnecessary air which could degrade it. This feature alone is worth the purchase. But beyond that while the oil is on my skin it makes it feel very soft and moisturized. When I wash it off my skin still feels smooth, soft and moist-quite a feat for skin that has been through what mine has. Do I expect miracles from it? Absolutely not-that would be unreasonable. But I still want to use a high grade oil as a moisturizer on my complexion. Nothing in all my years of selling skincare has made my skin feel to good. Thank you so much for such a wonderful product, I feel 100% confident in recommending it.
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