Botany and history of the rosehip
The rosehip plant is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a member of the Rosaceae family, which also includes other popular fruits such as apples, pears, and peaches.
Rosehip plants can grow to be up to 10 feet tall and have a lifespan of up to 20 years. The plant has thorny branches and green, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers of the rosehip plant are typically white or pink in color and bloom in the spring.
The rosehip fruit is the fruit of the rose plant. Rose plants are native to temperate regions around the world. Rosehips are typically red or orange in color and are about 1-2 inches in diameter.
Rosehip turns entire parks beautifully red in the fall. On the INCI label you can recognize it by its botanical name; Rosa Mosqueta. Rosehip was almost completely forgotten a few years ago. Lately, rosehip (oil) has become very popular again. The oil extracted from the seeds of rose hips is now mainly used in facial care.
Did you know that rose hips contain more vitamin C than oranges?
Rosehips have been used for centuries for their many benefits. The ancient Greeks and Romans used rosehips to treat a variety of skin conditions. Rosehips were also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of health problems.