Five products featuring the floral
Roses are a powerful source of skin-improving antioxidants. “Rose quenches dry skin and also offers astringent properties to help battle acne, redness, and inflammation,” explains Gabriela Brenes, Equinox area spa manager in Los Angeles.
Experts recommend prioritizing products that list rosehip in the ingredients. “The actual seed oil contains vitamins A, C, D, and E, which are said to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” Brenes says.
Ahead, five picks to consider:
The cleanser: Rodial Dragon's Blood Micellar Cleansing Water
This gentle cleanser utilizes rose water to calm skin. Apply it with a cotton round to refresh the face in the morning, remove sweat post-workout, and get rid of makeup at night.
The mask: 111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask
This gel sheet mask contains moisturizing rose extract and 24 karat gold, which can purportedly help brighten complexion for a natural-looking glow. Try it in the sauna for boosted post-workout radiance.
The elixir: Kypris Beauty Elixir I - 1,000 Roses
Consider this elixir in the depths of winter or after a tropical vacation. The organic, vegan formula is ideal for dry or sun-exposed skin, as the antioxidant complex fights the appearance of redness while the rose oil moisturizes and soothes. Use after cleansing and before moisturizing.
The oil: Eminence Organics Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil
“I recommend this oil for sensitive and acneic skin because it’s light, helps calm inflammation, and reduces redness,” Brenes notes. Part of an organic and environmentally-conscious line of products, it delivers intense hydration thanks to milk thistle and sea buckthorn oil. Layer it under a moisturizer.
The moisturizer: Skinceuticals Emollience
Rosehip is one of the essential ingredients in this quick-absorbing moisturizer. It’s great for all skin types, since it’s nourishing but not heavy, and helps to restore and maintain moisture, Brenes explains.