I have been using this serum for a good part of 2014. I first bought it in the middle of last winter when I needed extra moisture but ended up shelving it during the warm summer months. Now that the cold weather has returned, this serum has been added back into my daily skincare routine.
The serum has only three ingredients: certified organic rose hips oil, cold pressed Egyptian carrot seed oil, and seabuckthorn oil.
The serum is a runny consistency and is the color of honey. It smells very earthy which may be a mix of the carrot and seabuckthorn oil (you really can't smell the rose). Once rubbed into the skin it creates an instant glow. I must mention how much I love the packaging. It is in a glass bottle with a pump which I am already planning to reuse for some sweet almond oil. I love that most of Shea Terra's products come in glass bottles. They look great on the shelf, are durable and are perfect to recycle for another use. The 2 oz bottle costs $32 but the amount you get seriously lasts a long time.
This serum works for all skin types and may be particularly beneficial for acne prone skin (like mine) since the oils are very healing but it is also good for mature skin since the ingredients are anti-aging as well. According to the Shea Terra website rose hips oil can reverse sun damage, decrease scarring by regenerating skin, help heal acne and improves rosacea. The carrot seed oil, which is rich in vitamin E and beta carotene, retains moisture, improves smoothness and calms irritation. Although I think there is a minor amount of seabuckthorn oil in this serum, it has been raved for helping heal acne.
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| The serum is runny, with a honey color |
I only use this serum at night since it is a heavier consistency and takes a while to sink completely into the skin. When I first started using this again I was using this in place of a nighttime moisturizer and I thought maybe it was a little too heavy for my skin . However, I recently experimented with mixing it into my moisturizer I was using for day and I love the results. I am currently using Om Aroma & Co's Truffle Face Cream for Normal Skin. I put a dime size of the moisturizer in my hand and add one pump of the Rose Hips & Carrot Perfecting Serum and mix together. It is super hydrating and sinks in quicker.
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| Adds an instant glow to the skin |
I can tell that this serum hydrates extremely well- I have no dry patches on my face at all! It does definitely add a glow and helps to even out my skin tone. I haven't seen any dramatic results with healing acne but it does not clog my pores (when using it mixed with a moisturizer) and it does not add to any breakouts either. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to try out a serum that can tackle a few concerns at once. I would 100% repurchase this item.
Are there any serums or moisturizing oils you are currently loving? I would love to hear about them in the comments!
x Lauren
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