Bloom Organics Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

I have just got to the bottom of my Bloom Organics Rosehip Oil and it felt very much like the other day when I had to say good-bye to my husband at the airport. That is, very sad indeed…

Ok, admittedly, both situations are temporary; my hubby and I will only be apart for a few weeks, and I can, of course, go out and get myself a new bottle of Rosehip Oil. But that’s the way the heart is. It knows what it loves and it sure doesn’t like to go without.

I’ve had love affairs with many a beauty product. Oh yes, it’s got quite obsessive at times. I’ve gone nuts for Elemis body brushes (life changing stuff), mineral makeup (Inika, GloMinerals, Jane Iredale – bring ‘em on, sister), La Mer The Cleansing Fluid (oh lordy…), M.A.C’s Mineralized Skinfinish powders (is it getting hot in here?), Natio Mineral Lipglosses… (Mmmmm)

And that’s just this week.

But I’m well into Rosehip. Like, really.

Facial oils tend to get a bad rap, don’t they? You’re probably sitting there thinking, no way, sunshine, that stuff will turn my skin into an oil-slick quicker than I can say Exxon Valdez. Or perhaps, my makeup will be down around my knees by lunch if I put that slippy stuff on my face – count me out.

But while you may be saying “no thanks” to facial oils, what you really should be saying is “let me at them immediately” because facial oils have this nifty ability to get skin back into balance fast. Got oily skin? A light facial oil like rosehip will actually trick the skin into thinking it’s produced enough oil and quit. Got dry skin? Rosehip will add serious nourisment and get skin back to neutral territory (precisely where you want things to be).

There are other facial oil contenders out there – like jojoba and Evening Primrose.  And they do a very good job; can’t say they don’t. But rosehip gets bonus points for its high Vitamin A and essential fatty acid count, which means this clever little oil is able to exfoliate the skin surface and boost collagen and elastin production. The result? Better texture, fewer lines and some pretty serious brightness. Oh and scars are lessened too. And sun-induced pigmentation.

Natalie Bloom’s new range of Organic products is seriously good – and even more seriously good for you. Just about the whole range is certified organic (not at all easy) and they’re all perfectly packaged in that sweet feminine Bloom-y way that Natalie Bloom does so well.

The only problem I have with the range is that I’m all out.

Dash-it, I’m going to have to brave the single-digit weather to go to Bloom HQ on Chapel Street to get myself some more. Better yet, I might just visit the equally girly online store ( www.bloomcosmetics.com). Much warmer that way.

Is there anything Rosehip can’t do?  Sure, it’s really not much good at washing the dishes or remembering to buy milk on the way home. Other than that, it’s the perfect catch. Much like my man really.

Sal x