Rio Rosa Mosqueta rosehip seed oil is a pure, unscented cold pressed oil from rosehips grown in the Andes and helps prevent the signs of premature ageing and reduces the appearance of scars.
This brilliant discovery is a special Rosehip Oil from Chile that’s particularly rich in essential fatty acids – necessary constituents of cell membranes that are vital for skin welfare.
- This award-winning Chilean Rosehip Oil is pressed from the seeds of a wild rose called Rosa Affinis Rubiginosa, which grows high in the Chilean Andes. It’s renowned for its skin rejuvenating properties, helping to fade the appearance of scars, stretch marks and wrinkles, as well as nourishing dry skin.
- Safe to use in pregnancy and it may help re stretch marks.
- 100% natural, suitable for vegans and not tested on animals.
- The oil is naturally rich in vitamins A,C and E, and contains high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). These EFAs promote healthy cell regeneration, helping to fade blemishes.
Directions: Apply 1-2 drops of the oil and massage into the skin with your fingertips using small circular movements for 2-3 minutes to penetrate the deep layers of the epidermis. Repeat 2-3 times per day and apply before any other creams and lotions. Avoid contact with the eye area, if contact does occur, rinse with cold water. Before use on sensitive skin or children’s skin, we recommend applying a test patch to the back of the hand and leaving for 24 hours.
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Rosa Mosqueta (Rosa affinis rubiginosa) Rosehip Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).
Can Rio Rosa Mosqueta products be used on skin that has been scalded?
Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Oil can be used on the skin as long as the skin is intact with no open wounds. The oil is neutral and may help to reduce pain. Avoid products that contain hyaluronic acid; although hyaluronic acid can help hydrate the skin, it is acidic and can be painful on tight thin skin following a scald.
Are the Rio Rosa Mosqueta products safe to use in pregnancy?
All the topical products in the Rio Rosa Mosqueta range are safe to use in pregnancy. The Rosehip Seed Oil may help re stretch marks.
Can the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil be used on children (ages from 2 years) to help reduce chicken pox scars?
The Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil is safe to use on young children and we recommend the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Oil to help reduce the appearance of scars. When using the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil it is important to GENTLY massage it into the skin for it to work on scar tissue reduction.
What is the source of the vitamin E used in the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Day & Night Cream and is that source gluten-free?
The source of the vitamin E used in Rio Rosa Mosqueta Day & Night Cream is (Non-GMO) soy oil and it is gluten-free. Many other branded products use wheatgerm oil which may be refined in a way that removes most/almost all gluten proteins but individuals with coeliac disease may wish to remove the possibility of risk.
Which products would you recommend for dry, irritated skin?
The Rio Rosa Mosqueta skincare range is suitable for all skin types. It is a ‘No Nasties’ range so you will not be adding to toxin levels via skincare. Skin issues are, however, often an indication of something internal and, since a variety of factors may be involved it would be best to speak with a nutritional therapist or naturopath who can take a full medical history and discuss diet and lifestyle with you. The skin is one avenue for detoxification and ensuring you promote healthy detoxification may be one thing to look at.
Can Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil help with skin prone to acne?
Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil may benefit in cases of skin that is prone to acne as it is naturally rich in vitamins A, C and E as well as the essential fatty acids important for skin health and regeneration. In addition, it has been shown to benefit re scarring. All products in the Rio Rosa Mosqueta range carry the ‘No Nasties’ stamp which guarantees these are natural and free from endocrine disruptors etc that sometimes cause breakouts. There are a number of factors involved in breakouts and advice from a qualified professional—nutritional therapist or naturopath may benefit; topical, dietary and environmental factors may all play a part in skin conditions.
Can the Rio Rosa Mosqueta skincare range help with the scars and redness on my cheeks from acne I used to have?
Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil may help scarring. For best effect, it is important that it is massaged (gently) well into the area.
Can Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil be used on breast nipples when breastfeeding?
Yes, the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil can be used on the nipples by breastfeeding mothers. Simply wipe the area with a tissue and water before breastfeeding.
What is the vitamin E (tocopherol) used in the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Pure Chilean Rosehip Seed Oil?
The Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil has a tocopherol-rich natural extract which is an antioxidant mixture of alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherols. This is added to keep the oil fresh.
What is the IU strength of the vitamin E added to the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Pure Chilean Rosehip Seed Oil?
The vitamin E added to the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Pure Chilean Rosehip Seed Oil is a tocopherol-rich natural extract. Per 10 grams of oil, there is 2 IU of vitamin E added.
Can the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil help with sore cracks at the corner of the mouth and dry/cracked lips?
There are several vitamin deficiencies which associate with these types of sore cracks near the mouth. It may be worth contacting a health practitioner for assessment. Excessive amounts of vitamin A may also cause dry/cracked lips. The Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil can be used on the exterior part of the lips however, should not be used on open wounds.
Can Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil be used on the hair?
Yes, the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil can be used on the hair. Most often it would be kept on for a period (e.g. overnight) before being washed out. Please remember to protect bed linen and pyjamas as most natural oils, including Rosehip Seed Oil, can stain.
Is the RRM skincare range vegan?
Yes. All the products are vegan.
Can the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Seed Oil be taken internally by mouth?
The liquid product is cosmetic grade and not intended for use internally. We therefore advise this product is not taken by mouth.
Animal Testing
Rio Health are against animal testing and this is high on their list of priorities with all the products they produce and distribute. When they developed the Rio Rosa Mosqueta products, animal testing was not used. When selecting ingredients, they use, whenever possible, herbal ingredients from organic farming when possible. Ingredients used in Rio Rosa Mosqueta products are animal cruelty free and are not derived from animals so all products are suitable for vegans.
What is tocopheryl acetate which is listed as an ingredient in Rio Rosa Mosqueta Day & Night Cream?
Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E which is an active ingredient in this product. The tocopheryl acetate in Rio Rosa Mosqueta Day & Night Cream is d-alpha tocopheryl acetate and is of natural origin—from non-GMO soy, sunflower and rapeseed oil.
Does Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Oil have a smell or aroma?
The product has a normal, oil-like smell. It is not a rose-scent as it is the rosehips that are used to produce the oil, not the flowers. All natural oils have a shelf life (indicated by the symbol on the packaging) which indicates how long the product can be used once opened. After this period, or if the product is not stored properly (in a cool environment, away from light and humidity), it may take on an off-smell in which case it should be discarded and replaced with a new bottle.
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