In December 1988 two specialists published their findings in a paper titled Contributions to Identification and Application of Active Components Contained in Rosa Aff. Rubiginosa. The authors were Dr Bertha Pareja, Principal Professor, Faculty of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, University of San Marcos, Lima, Peru and Dr Horst KehI, from the School of Pharmacology of the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Dr KehI took part in the study in his capacity of Visiting Professor at the San Marcos University.

The positive effect of Rose Hip Oil in aiding to rejuvenate damaged skin tissues was originally linked to its elevated content of unsaturated essential fatty acids, specially oleic (15-20%), linoleic (44-50%) and linolenic (30-35%). They are called "essential" because our body is not able to synthesize them.

Although these acids are vital to keep a healthy skin (when taken internally), for they are components of the cell's wall and promoters of prostaglandine/leucotriens (their action is hormone-like), providing tissue-regenerating and rejuvenating effects, their presence did not produce enough scientific evidence to justify the abilities of "Rosa Mosqueta" in reducing surgical and accidental dermal scars or to eliminate certain hyperpigmented spots and lessen wrinkles.

TRANS-RETINOIC ACID

Dr. Berta Pareja and Dr. Horst Kehl, positively recognized the participation of Trans-Retinoic acid as the ingredient responsible for the remarkable pharmacological abilities of Rose Hip Oil. Trans-Retinoic acid is a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A) and is marked as Tretinoin.

The therapeutic effects of the topical application of Tretinoin, in the treatment of several dermatology disorders, have been well-researched and recognized for nearly 30 years. The most important results have been reached in the therapy of photo-aged skin - skin injured by exaggerated exposure to sunlight. Tretinoin can produce quick and positive changes in the skin, but because it is a very strong element, it must be applied under medical supervision.

Rose Hip Oil yields the benefits of Tretinoin, but without undesired consequences, because the Trans-Retinoic Acid contained in it is in a natural state as part of a complex system of unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, its effect is regulated and slowly released by nature, eliminating the risk of overdoses.

The findings of Dr. Pareja and Dr. Kehl have helped to legitimatize Rose Hip Oil in the market, facilitating the promotion of this wonderful product.

Scars are a perpetual visible reminder of a significant event in a person's life and can be a memento of an unhappy or bad experience. Though there are many different techniques to minimize the visibility of scar tissues, including cosmetic surgery, pressure garments the use of locally injected steroids and silicone gel sheets, Rose Hip Oil offers a simple, inexpensive, non-invasive alternative for greatly diminishing disfiguring scars.

Scars become lighter and less evident with continued daily use; scars, pits and blemishes (even such acne scars). The area of scar treatment is one where Rose Hip Oil has yielded tremendous success.

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