11-06-2010

States or types of skinDo you have normal skin, oily or dry? You know there is really no consensus in regard to the types of skin.

Some people say there is no type of skin but skin conditions.

We have learned that the skin is: fat, normal, dry, combination and sensitive. According to many dermatologists and texts in this area is not the case. These are conditions, trends or skin conditions used mostly for marketing purposes by cosmetics companies.
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31-01-2010

beneficial Rosehip oilIt appears that the Rosehip oil is the miracle we were hoping for as it seems to provide solutions to many problems of our skin. Want to know what is Rosehip oil and how we can use all their properties?

What is Rosehip Oil?
The Rosehip is a wild bush whose branches are thin and have many thorns. Its flowers are white and pink. It is found mostly in Patagonia, Argentina and in parts of Chile and Peru.
Flower stems fruit that has an oval shape, full of large seeds that is where the oil is extracted.

Why is it so beneficial Rosehip oil?
What makes this oil is so extraordinary is its composition.
It is very rich in polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, linoleic 44-49% and 28-34% linolenic acid.

But not only is composed of fatty acids, also contains trans retinoic acid, tannins, flavonoids, vitamin C and beta carotene.
This is what makes the use of Rosehip oil is so recommended to keep your skin in perfect condition.
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