An Australian brand that has stayed sensibly priced while much of natural skincare has not. They are carbon neutral and plant-based, and they do not make extravagant promises on the packaging, which we count in their favour.
Their rosehip oil is certified organic and cold-pressed, and it is one of the products people come back for rather than try once.
Pressed from the seeds of the rose plant rather than the hips themselves in most cases, and naturally high in unsaturated fatty acids. It is a light oil that absorbs faster than most, which is much of why it suits faces.
The colour varies between batches from golden to deep orange. That is the oil rather than a fault, and it has no bearing on quality.
Rosehip oil oxidises, and heat and light accelerate it. Keep the bottle closed, out of direct sun, and away from a steamy bathroom windowsill.
If it smells sharp or crayon-like, it has turned and should not go on your face. Buying the smaller bottle is the sensible answer if you will not get through 50ml quickly.
FAQ
Where does rosehip oil come from?
Pressed from the seeds of the rose plant. It is naturally high in unsaturated fatty acids.
Why does the colour vary?
Batches range from golden to deep orange naturally. It has no bearing on quality.
How do I know if it has gone off?
It smells sharp or crayon-like. Oils oxidise, and heat and light speed that up.
How should I store it?
Closed, out of direct sun and away from a steamy bathroom. Not on a sunny windowsill.