Ingredient

Rose Hip Infusion

Rosa Canina

Rosehips - the nutrient-rich fruit of the pollinated rose plant you never knew you needed.

Your granny might remember rosehips as a popular tonic given to children to supposedly ward off coughs and colds. Rich in Vitamins A, B, C and E, the properties of this brightly coloured fruit go far beyond its traditional immune-boosting uses. 

What are the benefits of rosehip infusion for the skin?

• Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, making it great for scar healing
• Helps with visible signs of premature ageing, such as hyperpigmentation
• Boosts skin elasticity and firmness
• Reduces inflammation and calms irritated skin

What is an infusion?

To make the infusion, rosehips are gathered in a muslin cloth and soaked in hot water. They are then strained to deliver their marvellous properties. It’s a bit like making herbal tea, really! 

An ancient antidote

Rosehips have been popular with humans for thousands of years. There is evidence of their consumption from prehistoric times to ancient China, Greece, the Maya, and beyond. Suggestions of its use as a herbal remedy exist too. Rosehip’s Latin name, Rosa canina, which means dog rose, is thought to come from the resemblance between the plant’s sharp thorns and dogs teeth, whose resulting bite the Romans believed rosehips could help treat.