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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 17:25

Dedicated followers of Rosehip Oil, and its visible results have something in reserve they're yet to utilise from the extraordinary Rosehip.

The oil is extracted from the inner seeds and is rich in Trans-Retinoic Acids - these work to change the look of ageing caused by the sun.

Now consider what has been thrown away - and what this can also contribute to long-term skin improvement!

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That's the opportunity to benefit from the antioxidant flavonoids, and vitamin C, that are found in the outer part of the fruit - at levels which make it one of the top three known sources. 

Flavonoids and vitamin C are soluble only in water so it is chemically impossible for these to be present in Rosehip Oil itself, despite popular assumptions.  

As always, the closer we can use a plant to its natural state the more of its benefits we can harness. Skin needs flavonoids to reduce the likelihood of allergies and to reduce the risk of inflammation. In other words the skin becomes more resilient and better resists the challenges of environmental exposure.  

If ever you've heard beauty therapists talk about 'couperose' skin, they're talking about visible surface capillaries.  The 'vasoprotective' properties (vessel strengthening) are found only in the water soluble extract from the outer part of the Rosehip.

 In Simplicite formulations where we use the oil component only of rosehip, we add complementary extracts that 'multiply' the effect.  Myrrh, Styrax and Chamomile are ideal. Next time your ROSEHIP OIL needs to be replenished, consider the extra benefits possible if you include the whole story.  

Simplicite's top-selling Results Lift Gel contains Trans Retinoic Acids as well as the vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids. It is typical of our 'synergistic' approach to formulations and it is about RESULTS.  No one herb or one extract has the answer. Combinations of herbs and plants give the best results every time whether we're talking about your favourite food recipe or formulating skin care products.  

Another alternative giving the 'multiplier effect' is Simplicite's RL Serum.  It is the 'secret' radiance enhancer that Robin used for 2 years before customer pressure brought it onto the shelves! 

The finest medicinal-grade Rosehip is also used in Simplicité Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner (rub-off mask), INSTANT HELP EYE GEL, PREGNANCY MASSAGE OIL and CAPILLARY SERUM. 

Simplicite has the answers that you'd expect from 27 years experience in herbal medicine and skin care.

Our medicinal-grade extracts are why we're renowned for results. And the fragrant, pure essences of the products are a beautiful bonus to these results.

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A new extract of the plant Calendula officinalis produces dual in vitro effect: cytotoxic anti-tumor activity and lymphocyte activation. BMC Cancer. - Results of the clinical examination of an ointment with marigold (Calendula officinalis) extract in the treatment of venous leg ulcers". Int J Tissue React. 27 (3): 101–6. 2005. - Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer". J Clin Oncol.;():1447-53 22: 1447–53. 2004-04-15. McQuestion M. (2006).  

The prevention and management of acute skin reactions related to radiationtherapy: a systematic review and practice guideline. Support Care Cancer. Bashir Set (2006). - Studies on spasmolytic activities of Calendula flowers. Phytother Res. 20:906-910.