DIY: Rosehip oil

Rosehip oil, when topically applied, is useful for treating dry skin, to help prevent wrinkles, to assist superficial burn scars to heal, to minimise scarring, to treat acne, and treat excema.

To make rosehip oil at home you only need a few things.

UTENSILS
A large saucepan
A small saucepan
A funnel
A dark glass bottle
Piece of clean muslin

INGREDIENTS
Rosehips (fresh or dried) chopped up into small pieces
Carrier oil (such as almond oil or apricot oil)
Water

METHOD
Put about two centremetre depth of water in the large saucepan, and place on a stove top on lowest heat.
Place the small saucepan inside the large saucepan
Into the small saucepan add your rosehips and your oil(the ratio is one part rosehips to two parts oil)
Place a lid on the small saucepan
Allow the mixture to steep on the low heat for four hours (check the water level in the big saucepan occassionally to ensure it hasnt boiled dry)
Turn the heat off and allow the mix to cool
Place the funnel into the dark bottle
Place the muslin cloth lightly into and over the funnel
Carefully pour the rosehip oil mix into the bottle through the muslin (to strain the rosehip bits out)
Then cap the bottle and store in a cool dark place.

(The rosehip bits can be discarded, they are good in the compost bin)

The rosehip oil can be used as it is and applied to the skin as an intesive moisture treatment and scar reducer. It can also be used as a base for balms and lotions.

This is a quick and easy method to make rosehip oil, I make mine this way and am always pleased with the results.

Why not try it for yourself?

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 NOTE: The information in this blog does not constitute the practice of medicine, and does not replace the advice of your health care provider.