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.

If you’re looking for a facial oil, try one of these three products from A’kin. A’kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil 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. 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.Moisturising: It’s loaded with linoleic acid, a fatty acid that improves your skin’s barrier function and helps water stay in the skin. Together with vitamin C, it improves senile dryness and slows down aging, too! A'kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is antioxidant and vitamin rich to help protect the skin from the effect of environmental elements, prevent signs of ageing and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It contains a high concentration of bio-available trans-retinoic acid (vitamin A), Vitamin E and Omega 9 (oleic acid), Omega 3 (alpha linolenic acid) and Omega 6 (linoleic acid) essential fatty acids. It will leave your skin comforted, deeply moisturised, looking vibrant, and feeling smooth and soft. It is also perfect for use on scars, uneven skin tone and for nourishing dry lips. 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 Many skincare junkies incorporate a facial oil in their skincare routines because of how it helps to nourish the skin and improve its radiance – regardless of your skin type. And here are the reasons why you should add one to your own routine: Moisture and hydration A’kin Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C retails for SGD35.90 (20ml), available at selected Guardian stores and on Shopee. A’kin Cellular Radiance Booster Oil

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 A lightweight and fast absorbing potent facial oil to reduce visible signs of ageing, appearance of sun damage, pigmentation and age spots. A’kin Certified Organic Rosehip Oil retails for SGD29.90 (20ml)/ SGD48.50 (45ml), available at selected Guardian stores and on Shopee. A’kin Rosehip Oil with Vitamin C 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

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Antiaging: Rosehip is a natural source of vitamin A, an antioxidant that destroys free radicals, boosts collagen and speeds up cellular turnover (i.e., the skin’s natural exfoliating process). That’s 3 ways to keep wrinkles at bay! Whether your skincare preferences lean natural or you're just looking for a dose of moisture that won't break you out, plant oils are where it's at. Rosehip oil, in particular, is a favorite among celebs, beauty editors, and dermatologists alike—and for a good reason. "Rosehip oil is a dry oil, meaning it hardens if exposed to air for a long period," says board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD. "It's great because it is easily absorbed yet doesn't leave that greasy, uncomfortable feeling."

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.

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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. 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. FULL INGREDIENTS: Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Extract+ Don’t confuse rosehips with roses! Rosehip comes from the hips of roses, i.e. the radish-like ball roses leave behind after they blossom.

It is also rich in vitamin A and C, which boosts cell regeneration to help fade your acne scars, for smoother and more youthful skin.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.