Ingredients

Please note: The list below will be regularly updated as I review more and more products.

This information will help you understand the main ingredients/chemicals in your beauty products and will help you to make more informed decisions before you purchase anything. Hope this is helpful.

> Wild Rose Oil : Fruit that develops from the blossoms of the wild rose plant is called rose hip. This plant grows up to ten feet tall and bears a white, very fragrant flower. Once the flower has bloomed, and all the petals have fallen off, the hip is picked and used in a wide variety of preparations. This fruit is known to be very beneficial for medicinal reasons mainly because it contains a number of antioxidants such as lycopene, including vitamin C, vitamin E, A and B, essential fatty acids. These are one of the richest plant sources available with high Vitamin C content. They can be eaten raw, after being put through a blender, or soaked in water overnight and then cooked in the water for about half an hour. Because of the high vitamin C content they are an excellent immune system booster, and are often used as a supplement to prevent or treat a cold. The pulp from rose hips may be used in sauces or made into jelly. Studies show that rose hip seed oil and rose hip from many variants of wild rose plant can treat osteoarthritis, rhuematoid arthritis, regulate blood pressure and diabetes. The fruit acids and pectin in rose hip tea is a mild diuretic and laxative. It is used to improve, and relieve the symptoms of kidney disorders, or to help in the case of mild constipation. To make the tea simply pour a cup boiling water over a tablespoon of crushed, dried hips and let steep. After straining out any pieces of the hips you can add honey and drink. Because they contain a variety of antioxidants; carotenoids, flavinoids, polyphenols, leucoanthocyanins and catechins, rose hips are considered to be a good cancer preventative. The astringent qualities of rose hip oil makes it a valuable addition in cosmetic preparations. It has the ability to help regenerate new skin cells. This can be used to treat scars, acne and burns. While it is an astringent, it does not dry out the skin; actually it helps to rehydrate it, keeping the moisture in. Drinking rose hip tea daily will also benefit your skin. Rose hips have a high vitamin A content. Vitamin A is commonly referred to as the "skin vitamin". It helps to regenerate skin cells, healing wounds and scars. It also helps to keep the skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared.

Main Source

Rose hips

> Imperata-cylindrica extract : is a type of wild grass that grows in a barren and arid. This plant consists of roots and leaves that are sharp on the sides of the leaves, but this plant has benefits in use as a medicine to cure several diseases. This ingredient is mainly known to boost skin's ability to absorb moisture.

Imperta-Cylindrica in 'Red Baron'

Disclaimer: I have gathered all the information above from many sources over the internet. Hence, I cannot confirm there authenticity. However, I will make sure, to update, in case something is not right or please let me know if you find anything incorrect. All pictures taken from wikipedia unless stated otherwise.


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