If you’ve ever shopped for stretch mark creams, you’re probably already familiar with rosehip oil. Aside from wheat germ and vitamin E, rosehip is one of the top oils praised for its powerful effects on stretch marks and scars. Rosehip oil is excellent for moisturizing, as it contains a wealth of beneficial fatty acids like linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer. There are no scientific studies that have looked at whether or not rosehip oil can help prevent or reduce pregnancy stretch marks. However, some dermatologists believe it may be helpful due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, do consult your doctor before using rosehip oil for this purpose. 10. Improves Nail Health

If you’re considering using rosehip oil for your pregnancy stretch marks, it’s important to keep in mind that there is no evidence to support its effectiveness. Additionally, it’s important to choose a quality product and follow the instructions on how to apply it properly. As with any topical treatment, skin irritation is always possible. Rosehip oil is a folk remedy for arthritis and joint pain. A 2008 review of studies showed rosehip powder reduced osteoarthritis pain better than placebo with no adverse side effects. In an older study from 1991 on 100 women who were pregnant, 50 women were given a topical cream containing gotu kola while the other 50 women were given a placebo cream. Of the 80 women who completed the study, just 14 women of the gotu kola group developed stretch marks compared to the 22 women in the placebo group. Olive oil is another carrier oil used to dilute essential oils. It may also be used on its own. Olive oil gets skin care kudos because of its antioxidant and hydration abilities. But according to a 2011 study on women in their second trimester of pregnancy, applying olive oil to the abdomen twice daily doesn’t prevent stretch marks.In fact, one study showed that not only do rosehips contain more vitamin C than oranges or lemons, but it may even be enough to reverse ultraviolet (UV) damage caused by free radicals.

Rosehip oil — also known has rosehip seed oil — is harvested from the seeds of rose bushes, which are commonly grown in Chile. It's known to be full of vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids that supposedly do wonderful things for your face.Distilled from the seeds of rose flowers, rosehip oil as a carrier oil may be effective by itself for the prevention of stretch marks. Mix 15 to 30 drops of essential oil with 1 ounce of carrier oil. Start with fewer drops and work up, as skin tolerance allows. Shea butter is made from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s not an essential oil, but a carrier oil. It may be used alone or to dilute essential oils. Shea butter is often used to hydrate the skin. Many women claim it helps prevent stretch marks, but most research is anecdotal. Because rosehip seed absorbs so deeply into the skin, it can provide a deep level of nutrients to the skin that other oils can’t. This is why rosehip seed oil is a good remedy for stretch marks. Many people under estimate rosehip seed oil because it’s not marketed specifically for preventing or treating stretch marks naturally. Many manufacturers in the beauty industry don’t want there to be a “natural cure for stretch marks.” Many man made creams for stretch marks are expensive, so are visits to a dermatologist. This at home remedy for stretch marks is cheap, and effective. I much rather try an all natural treatment for stretch marks anyone can buy and use at home. How do you feel about oils vs creams?