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Extracted from a specific variety of rose, Rosa moschata, rosehip oil is known to offer several benefits – particularly so for the skin. The cold-pressed rosehip oil that comes from the hips and seeds of the rose flower is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E – all of which contribute to its many benefits. In this post, we explore those benefits.

What Is Rosehip Oil Good For?

The vitamins present in the oil serve as antioxidants that help fight the free radicals. And the essential fatty acids in the oil, namely oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and gamma linoleic acids, are absorbed by the skin and converted into prostaglandins. These compounds play a role in the regeneration of tissues and cellular membranes. The oil also helps improve skin health and delays the signs of aging.

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Just stepped into your teens? If yes, guess who’s knocking at the door? Acne!

You can’t stay in a state of denial for long. It’s a fact that puberty and acne go hand in hand. It’s so common that acne is considered a normal part of your “officially adult” years now. But then, knowing this isn’t going to make those red bumps on your face vanish. Nor is whining about them while staring at your face in the mirror going to work. So, what’s the solution? That’s what I am going to discuss here in this article. Let’s dig in.

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If you want to know how to have (near!) perfect skin, you are not alone. No one likes to look in the mirror in the morning to see a new pimple, dark circles under the eyes, or a new wrinkle. Here are some suggestions that may help you avoid some of the common skin problems.

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t is time you change the way you treat your beauty.

Are you tired of spending time and money at your local spa and parlour? Do you feel these expensive treatments only affect your wallet and never your beauty? Home made face packs and masks are the best way to boost the health of your skin. They are not only cheaper, but much better when it comes to their end results.

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“Am I too young to use anti-ageing products?” or “Is it too late to use anti-ageing products?” These questions strike a chord with you too? Well, this has been an ongoing debate and you aren’t the only one stuck in the whole anti-ageing conundrum. While you may be the expert about everything anti-ageing, be it what products to use, the skincare regime to be followed, etc, there is always this lack of certainty when it comes to the right age to start using anti-ageing products. Here, we took it upon ourselves to go look for answers and we break it down for you in the simplest way possible.

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The miracles and virtues of coconut oil in diet and skincare have been extolled extensively. But the coconut itself can be a fabulous source of nourishment for the skin. Here are three ways you can use this wonder ingredient to make DIY face masks .

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Nothing is too private for selfies. And had it not been for grotesque selfies of women in masks dominating Instagram, we would never have known of this trend that has taken the world by storm. Newsflash: This has nothing to do with Halloween but everything to do with skincare.

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Dry skin is a common problem faced by all age groups. Teenagers, middle aged men or women, none are spared from this persistent skin problem. Dry skin, especially in the winters may further aggravate a number of other problems like scaly and rough skin and peeling of skin. Treating dry skin in the initial stages is the best way to combat all other problems that can arise due to negligence.

Over the counter ointments and lotions in the market may not work effectively to treat dry skin, hence try alternative medication such as aurveda to bid goodbye to dry skin. Ayurvedic medication is made of natural herbs and flowers and hence do not cause any side effects and over a period of time give you permanent relief. Here is a list of some simple dry skin ayurvedic treatments that you can try at home to get relief.

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