Make sure your skincare routine is baby-safe!
Pregnancy can be a time of extreme uncertainty and confusion, especially if it is your first time. Your daily routine changes and along with that arises a number of questions that concern the safety of your child. This applies to everything you eat, your activities, and especially the products you use as part of your beauty and skincare routine.
There is a lot of speculation about the different ingredients that are safe to use during pregnancy and others that may not be. The safety of Rosehip Seed Oil as part of a pregnancy routine has been heavily debated.
The bottom line, however, is that Rosehip Seed Oil is safe to use topically during pregnancy. In fact, it can have a lot of benefits for your skin that help highlight your pregnancy glow.
What does Rosehip Seed Oil contain?
100% Pure Rosehip Seed Oil has a light texture and often varies from orange to amber in color. It is produced by cold-pressing the seeds of the rose plant. The plant is packed with bioactive components that make this nourishing oil a must-have for all skincare routines. Rosehip Seed Oil contains:
- Essential Fatty Acids : Linoleic and oleic acids make up its fatty acid profile, which gives it its intense moisturizing characteristics. The skin's moisture barrier and ability to retain moisture are strengthened due to the presence of these important fatty acids.
- Antioxidants: This oil has strong antioxidant effects because it is loaded with phenolic components. It assists in fighting free radicals and delays the signs of aging.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects, Vitamin E is abundant in Rosehip Seed Oil. Vitamin E facilitates the treatment of multiple inflammatory conditions, making it the perfect addition to any routine for sensitive skin.
- Pro-vitamin A: Rosehip Seed Oil contains a lot of carotenoids, a type of vitamin A derivative that possesses anti-aging, skin-brightening, and skin-regenerating qualities. It is a natural alternative to retinoids that often cause side effects to the skin and are scientifically proven to cause birth defects if used during pregnancy.
Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil for Pregnancy
Managing Stretch Marks with Rosehip Seed Oil
Stretch marks can affect up to 90% of expectant mothers both during and after delivery. Stretch marks still have an unknown origin, which explains why no cure has been discovered to date.
Stretch marks cannot be cured, like acne, and must instead be managed. There are a number of all-natural treatments for this skin issue that have proven to be extremely beneficial, including Rosehip Seed Oil.
Numerous pregnant mothers use Rosehip Seed Oil on their stomachs to moisturize the skin and increase its elasticity. Additionally, Rosehip Seed Oil aids in avoiding stretch marks from developing. The provitamin A in this oil aids in the reduction of stretch marks and the renewal of skin cells for skin that is firmer.
Relief from Itchy Skin
One of the most prominent side-effects of pregnancy can be dry itchy skin as your stomach expands to make space for another human being! Rosehip Seed Oil is an incredible ingredient that can help relieve the frustration of constant itchy skin because of the abundance of fatty acids in it.
Intense Hydration from Within
Rosehip Seed Oil is rightfully known as the ‘Queen of Natural Skincare’. As a ‘Dry Oil’, it instantly seeps into your skin and hydrates it from within, leaving behind ZERO oiliness or a greasy feeling. You get the maximum benefit of all its moisturizing properties that are a necessity to keep your skin looking healthy and nourished.
If you want to know more about the benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil that aid your pregnancy experience, make sure you check our blog out on the Amazing Facts of Rosehip Seed Oil.
How to find the right Rosehip Seed Oil for you?
Choosing the right Rosehip Seed Oil in a saturated market can be a challenge for the everyday customer. It is important you make informed decisions about the products you use on your face, ESPECIALLY when you are pregnant.
But, fear not because we have a comprehensive guide that will help you skim through hundreds of products and make the correct decision based on the physical, manufacturing, and compositional attributes of the product.
Make sure you check out our latest blog that explains in detail the thing you should be looking for in your Rosehip Seed Oil and things you must avoid.
Empress Naturals’ Anti Aging Skincare with 100% Pure Rosehip Seed Oil
It is imperative to pick Rosehip Seed Oil products that are USDA Certified Organic, natural, and clean so you know that you are getting the purest product.
Empress Naturals’ Anti-Aging Skincare Range contains 100% cold-pressed Rosehip Seed Oil that is USDA Certified Organic, Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty-Free, clean, and non-toxic. It has ZERO harmful preservatives, is grown ethically and is sourced straight from Chile, South America.
*Disclaimer : We highly recommend that you contact a trained health professional, before introducing any products into your routine especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.