The catch? Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is third (out of 4 ingredients) on the label. This means there could be anywhere from 30% (super effective) to 1% (better than nothing). My guess is it’s somewhere in between.

If one skin-loving oil isn’t good enough for you, how about a powerful blend of seven Certified Organic Oils and plant extracts? We’re talking about the A’kin’s Cellular Radiance Booster Oil. For use on the face, facial oils should be used after cleansing and toning, and prior to moisturiser so your skin can absorb all the skincare goodness from the oil. The oil also acts as a protective barrier to seal in moisture and prevent water loss. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, to be precise. A mix of vitamin C with Isopalmitic Acid, this derivatives is oil-soluble, so it penetrate skin faster than any other form of vitamin C out there. It contains a minimum concentration of 80% essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, 9) to deeply moisturise the skin and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier. Facial oils such as rosehip oils are also effective in correcting textural issues in the skin such as wrinkles, acne scarring and stretch marks by boosting collagen production and increasing the skin turnover rate.Mashhadi NS, et al. Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in health and physical activity: review of current evidence. Int J Prev Med. 2013;4(Suppl 1):S36-S42.

Rosehip oil does contain vitamin C – but only a little. That’s why I’m thrilled A’Kin Rosehip Oil With Vitamin C added an extra dose to the mix. You'll find many 100 percent pure rosehip oils, meaning they don't contain any other ingredients (like the Typology Organic Rosehip Botanical Oil). Pure options offer lots of benefits, though there are many excellent blends on the market, too. Facial oils are particularly useful at alleviating dryness and flaky skin, but they are also good at preventing excess sebum production by maintaining the moisture level in your skin. That means all skin types can benefit from them! Strengthen the skin’s natural barrier That’s why facial oils are also considered effective anti-ageing solutions as they keep your skin smooth, supple and youthful for longer! Not sure how to use it? Here are some tips True. Notice that it promises to reduce the appearance of the signs of aging, not the signs themselves. In plain English, it makes them look less obvious, but it can’t get rid of them completely.

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If you’re looking for a facial oil, try one of these three products from A’kin. A’kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

Like so many other natural skincare brands, Sukin have a pure rosehip oil in their product line. It comes in a 25 mL amber glass bottle with a rubber-teated dropper, and is certified organic, coming from Rosa eglanteria seeds. Rosehip oil also makes an appearance in some of their other products, but to keep costs down it’s not certified organic and comes from the close relative Rosa canina. A Sukin rep assured me that the nutritional quality is just as high.The CO 2 extraction also doesn’t compromise the quality of the nutrients, which means their facial oils are the closest thing you can get to the actual plant itself! Manosroi, Aranya et al. Anti-aging efficacy of topical formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds. Pharmaceutical biology vol. 50,2 (2012): 208-24. doi:10.3109/13880209.2011.596206

Raharivelomanana P, et al. 2018. Tamanu oil and skin active properties: from traditional to modern cosmetic uses. OCL 25(5): D504. Lots of products combine earth-sourced oil with skin-loving vitamins, antioxidants, and humectants. But rosehip is pretty amazing on its own. According to Dr. Engelman, "It contains vitamin C, linoleic acid, oleum acid, lycopene, and retinol."If you struggle with sun damage, pigmentation or visible signs of ageing such as age spots, the A’kin Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C will be your best friend.