No, you haven't made your own Rosehip Seed oil!

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

Thank you so much for clearing this up for those that aren't aware that there is a big difference between Infused Oils & Cold Pressed Oils! Aloha!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

My pleasure! Indeed there is.

[@shellybytheseashore]

Loved the kindness in your video of clarifying - it made me smile and now informed. Thanks so much. - Shelly

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you for your lovely comment! My pleasure Shelly. Delighted to help.

[@jessicabrand4676]

wow Vivienne thank you for this!!! it is amazing to find someone who has such a depth of knowledge amongst so much information that is around now. i feel you have a voice that needs to be listened to and that is very valuable indeed

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Dear Jessica, you are very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. I meant to record a series of these but I still haven't got around to it all these years later. I just haven't spent time on my KZbin channel. I've got loads of video courses and classes so perhaps that would be helpful for you to browse. Here's the link: theherbalhub.com/learn-with-vivienne/

[@naptitude25]

Thank you for the information ❤

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

you're welcome!

[@meadowyck]

Thank you for helping people to understand this process. So many think they can make this. Love your beautiful accent!♥️

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

It's my pleasure! Thank you so much. My accent is a jumble of everywhere I've lived (Scotland, England, Ireland). Am about to move to Portugal so tune in next year to hear the latest adaptation!!

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@angief892]

Thank you so much for that information, Vivienne, i was so glad i found your video as it saves me a lot of time and effort. There is a lot of mis information on you tube and im glad you took the time to inform everybody. Well done you !!!!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! Glad to be of help.

[@Gigi-wb8pe]

So disappointing! But so helpful to know before I wasted a lot of time on something that wasn't even true. Thank you, Vivienne, for your honesty and clarity.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! You can still use an infused oil of the fruit if you want to, it just doesn't contain the same properties as the fixed oil that is pressed out of the seeds.

[@kwclove7623]

You are wonderful. Thank you so much!! I grew roses for years and just knew it wasn’t as simple as those videos. Anyone who’s looked inside a rose hip has to know this!! 😊

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Ha ha ha! Oh you're welcome. So glad to help. Yes, people would appreciate their ingredients so much more if they realised where they came from and how much work goes in to growing, harvesting and extracting it all. Enjoy your rose garden!

[@shellypenney506]

Thank you so much! I just picked some rose hips on a hike for that exact purpose!!🤷‍♀️😃 so good to see this before hand🙏🙌❤️

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! Instead don't waste them and make syrup, infused vinegar, tincture dry them instead for making decoctions (a strong tea).

[@Hevle24]

I just did the same! 😢

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@Hevle24 bummer! Lots of people do. I hope you get to make something else with them instead.

[@shellypenney506]

@Hevle24 it was fun to pick them!🤷‍♀️😁

[@gameboy7614]

I like your sincerity, all de best

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you!

[@TheHaubie]

Thank-you for gently pointing us in the right direction. Love from Canada. :)

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're very welcome!

[@marthacashman]

Thanks Vivienne for this video it's good to get the Correct Information on Herbal remedies ....I just picked some a bit early maybe but I will make a cordial now instead !!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! Yes, plenty you CAN do with the actual fruit (hips) e.g. cordial, syrup, tincture, infused vinegar, oxymel etc. Or dry them and keep them to make a decoction.

[@valleychatter2195]

Thank you for informing people about the differences between the two!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! It's such a common mis-understanding.

[@jessicagonyo1535]

Thank you for clarifying this! I had a feeling making my own rosehip seed oil isn't an easy thing!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome!

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@rachelpruett5984]

@door to the River ~ what do you recommend infusing the rose hips in ? Is jojoba oil a seed oil. Is there a carrier fat / oil that is suited for skin ? I’d really like to figure this out ~ Thank you

[@gtiernan1]

Thank you for making this clear!! There are a ton of KZbin videos about how to make your own rosehip seed oil. I have a ton of dried rosehips, and I am looking for some recipes for using them.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome. The hips themselves are great used to make decoctions, infused vinegar, tincture (infused in brandy or vodka) or syrup/cordial. The water containing extracts (decoctions and syrups/cordial) are the best way to extract and preserve the vitamin C.

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@gtiernan1]

@@Doorto_theriver how about coconut oil and olive oil for the skin> Thanks for your tips about seed oils I never knew all that!!

[@araboushi]

Thanks fir the clarity, i understand there is a difference but it would be helpful to explain and breakdown what the properties, chemical compounds benefits of each actually are. As my intuitive sense tells me that the fruit itself is full of nutrients that are meant to feed and nourish the seed, for ecample its no secret that rosehips are full of vut C, which is v. Good for skin, so i wouldve like to have had more of a breakdown of the different properties.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I teach details, including chemistry, in courses and classes. For example while the fruit is very high in vitamin C, water is required to extract that, it is not soluble in oil so an infused oil of the fruit doesn't contain any vitamin C. Learning options are on here theherbalhub.com/learn-with-vivienne/

[@lostusaslambus]

Thank you so much! I was watching those videos and something wasnt adding up! So glad i kept looking!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You are so very welcome!

[@wackywally69420]

Thanks for answering me exact questions lol i was confused searching "can i make roseSEED oil at home?" And only getting infusion recipes

[@natashasinclair2143]

Thank you. That was informative and just saved me a lot of time.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're very welcome Natasha!

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@neolapeterson4011]

Thank you for sharing that with us. I am glad to find out the different things. You have a very nice sounding voice and a very beautiful smile

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I'm glad you found it helpful and thank you for your kind comments.

[@siekye023]

Great video! I am doing research on rosehip oil and I love that you are clear about what is accurate and what's not. So when you read an ingredient list and see "Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil) what does that mean? Is it just the infused oil of the whole fruit and not the seed? And, how much difference does it really make when you include the pressed oil from the seeds?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi Siekye I'm glad that you found my video helpful. Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil) is a confusing one because it can mean the oil cold-pressed out from the seed or the oil pressed out from the flesh of the fruit. It is usually the first one. It is definitely not an infused oil made from the fruit because the label for that would be the Latin/INCI name of the carrier oil used e.g. almond oil, followed by Rosa Canina Extract. There is a massive difference between the oil pressed out from the seeds. It is like the different between the fruit of an apricot or the oil from inside the stone of an apricot.

[@barbaraabramovitz9987]

Most of what I see made on the internet doesn’t claim to be rose hip SEED oil but rather rose hip oil.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I think people are more clued into the difference now, since I made this video several years ago. Back then it had been commonplace for years for people to make infused oil from the fruits but mistake it for the seed oil that they buy and attribute the properties of the seed oil to their DIY infused oil. It was common in books too. Awareness and understanding has changed a lot since then.

[@jemimapine2305]

Some how I know this. As it’s impossible to find recipes. Search engines just go straight to rose hip oil. I’ve been looking for years. Thankyou for explaining this. Happy foraging. Jemima 💐

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Glad to be of some help.

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@DaraPaquette]

Thanks for the clarification, your knowledge and wisdom!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're very welcome!

[@shelleyhunter6327]

Thank you for the information. What if you are crushing or grinding the seeds, would that not add the properties of the seed oil to what your making?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi Shelley, they truly are totally different things and it is much better to make them separately. If you crush the seeds in an infused oil then you would need to strain the whole thing really carefully because the seeds are covered in tiny itching hairs so you wouldn't want those in a skin treatment. You would also get a tiny amount of the fixed oil this way. It really isn't much use.

[@fourseasonsnorth]

Thanks for the explanation.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're very welcome! It's that time of year again. The fruits (hips) are just beginning to ripen.

[@WerebearBohemian]

Genuine question can I still make my own rose seed oil by grinding them then doing the hot water extraction method as long as the the water dosemt exceed 100°f or 40°c?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I'm not too sure what you mean by hot water extraction method? The oil that is contained inside the seeds of rosehips is a fixed oil. The best way to extract this is by cold-pressing it out of the seeds with a specialist oil press machine. The itching, irritating hairs on the seeds also needs to be removed: you wouldn't want that in a oil for the skin! This really is an example of an ingredient where it is much better to buy from a professional oil company, than try to do a DIY version. I have spent 19 years teaching people how to make their own things: this isn't a good one to try to do yourself.

[@woodlandwarrioress7770]

Excellent video! Concise and humble 🌺

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you!

[@georgethefootballfan4230]

Hi Vivienne. Thank you for sharing this☺ Question: Is it true, that rosehip seed doesn't give a lot of vitamin A; there is much more vitamin a in the fruit? What type of rosehip oil best to look for please?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome. It will vary depending on the quality of the oil, where the plant grows (which country, which weather conditions etc.). As is well-known, the fruit is very high in Vitamin C. The fruit is also the main source of beta-carotene (this is the precursor of vitamin A and is found in plants, vit A is usually found in animals), some of it can be in the seed oil too, especially if the seed and the fruit have been pressed and extracted together. So it really varies depending on the supplier. It's always important that it is cold-pressed too. Suppliers: I don't know which country you are in but I recommend something the equivalent of this quality www.nhrorganicoils.com/products.php?id=2909

[@georgethefootballfan4230]

Hello Vivinenne. I live in UK. there are plenty of wild rosehips😀. I already harvested some. My parents have oil pressing machine, so I am thinking to try it🙂. Thank you for the link provided Diana

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Ah ok. It is a specialised oil press that is required for rosehip seeds, not least because of the hairs all over the seeds. So do be warned about that, otherwise you'll end up with 'itching powder' in your oil!

[@georgethefootballfan4230]

Thank you very much for that! yes, the hair has to be removed. Will try, I know that a lot of seeds and fruit will require 🤭 I will let you know if my experiment has been successful or not😁. Thank you again Vivienne. Following you on IG too Diana

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

great! Love to hear how it goes. Just hope it doesn't break the oil press! It does required different types of presses for vaious different nuts, seeds etc. Anyway, let me know. @@georgethefootballfan4230

[@Aryagouri]

Looking forward to seeing more videos from you

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you!

[@sheilal.7284]

You are absolutely lovely 🥰 . New subscriber ! I would love to see how to videos on how to make natural oils, lotions or whatever.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Oh thank you so much! What a lovely thing to say. I've got detailed video courses teaching this. You might find those useful theherbalhub.com/online-course-natural-cosmetic-making-at-home-with-herbs/

[@kieranroberts9119]

I've just bought a still to make essential oils and it indeed takes a lot to make little 👍

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

It sure does! Even for lavender essential oil which is very cheap to buy, it takes approx 1,000 kg of lavender to produce 1 kilo of the essential oil. That's why it's so important that ingredients comes from sustainably-managed sources. Have fun with your still!

[@kieranroberts9119]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 however the hydrosol is plentiful and i have found that rosemary hydrosol is working for me as a natural deodrant i spray it on and it works really well i have tried all sorts of 'natural' deodrants i have bought none really worked but the hydrosol really does work

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@kieranroberts9119 Great!

[@yakata79]

Thank you for video! Just wondering, is there any preservative that can be used to preserve the shelf life of rosehip oil? Do cosmetic companies have to disclose any preservative use on the labels? I just bought The Ordinary Rosehip Oil which says 100% rosehip oil. The batch code says a year and eight months ago. No preservatives are listed. Is there a benefit to using the oil if it’s well past six months from manufacturing date? Does merely storing the product in a UV glass in a cardboard box at a store ensure a three year shelf life like their website suggests? I know this is a pretty product specific question, but I did want to hear your thoughts about it

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi Yakarta, I'm glad that you found my video helpful. Here are my answers to your questions. 1. Is there any preservative that can be used to preserve the shelf life of rosehip oil? A. Oils don't grow bacteria etc so they don't need a presvative. They do go rancid (called 'oxidation'). This can happen quickly or slowly depending on various factors. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and is often added to oils to extend the shelf-life. 2. Do cosmetic companies have to disclose any preservative use on the labels? A. It does not need to be listed if it is added as part of the process of producing an ingredient but it does need to be listed if it is added to a cosmetic product (a cosmetic is a combination of more than one ingredient). 3. I just bought The Ordinary Rosehip Oil which says 100% rosehip oil. The batch code says a year and eight months ago. A. That is quite old for rosehip seed oil. It is unstable and oxidises quickly. 6 months from production is usually the recommended best before date. 4. Is there a benefit to using the oil if it’s well past six months from manufacturing date? A It is up to you if you want to use the oil after this stage. It will definitely have started the process of oxidises. That won't kill you though! 5. Does merely storing the product in a UV glass in a cardboard box at a store ensure a three year shelf life like their website suggests? A. It doing these will slow down the rate at which an oil oxidises. However it will not keep rosehip seed oil stable for 3 years. 6 months is the norm for that one. Something heavy and stable such as jojoba oil is fine for 3 years if properly, i.e. protected from heat, light & damp.

[@georginadermani9253]

You just got yourself a fan from Greece! thank you s much! loved your way! i ll make sure to follow you and please do enlight us on different subjects! if you need ideas, i ve got some questions.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you! Please do send me your questions and suggestions. I have a list I plan to get out there in 2021. Would love to hear your ideas too.

[@KeshLenae]

Hi there..Are there any small cold pressing machines I can purchase to press the itchy hairs from the seeds?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I haven't ever seen one. It takes huge amounts of rosehip seeds to press out the oil. So that's one of the reasons it's usually a large machine that is required. See something like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXKcoKOlirxqf7M It's not usually an affordable or practical thing for an individual to buy and use. I've got a small press for pressing out oil from almonds etc. but rosehip seed it is much more practical and economical to simply buy the oil. Not least because it goes off so quickly (6 months from cold pressing, significantly oxdises).

[@Joy-ym3mx]

Thank you Vivienne for sharing your expertise, which is so informative

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You are very welcome!

[@aprilcharter9926]

I've seen that plumping effect from the rosehip seed oil, from rose water as well so I think the rosehip infused oil may work similar, just not as strong. That's just from my own experience and observation and I think it would still be worth a shot if someone's on a tight budget. I love the seed oil. Nothing has done as much for my skin. My mother had the NOW brand rosehip seed oil and I think it's only around 10 or 12$ a bottle. It was the first one I tried and it did wonders. I only needed about 3 drops for my face, maybe add one or two more for the neck. Should last a month or so. Maybe even 2. I was hoping to find a video on how to press the seeds, I figured it may not be doable, I was thinking a hand press and growing a lot of Rose's lol but reading the comments I see you need a special machine to press and your video has informed me there are tiny itchy hairs. Thank you for that info! I'll keep buying my seed oil, and I will give the infusion a try and compare!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're so welcome! Yes by all means make a fruit infused oil and try it out. It's not the same but it's got it's own character and you could well like that too.

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@paulamugabi7320]

thanks for the clarification.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're very welcome Paula!

[@karenmason3719]

So glad I found your video this morning. I'm going foraging for rosehip today and was planning on making face oil. I think I'll use in a tea instead. What should I do with the rosehips to prep for tea use ?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome. The tea is best made by making a decoction. The hips are put into a pan, boiled water is poured on and it's simmered for 10 mins. It has to be strained very well to remove all the seeds: they are covered in little hairs that are very itchy so not something that you want to swallow. Straining it through 1 or 2 pieces of muslin cloth will usually catch them all. Enjoy!

[@pasaneeirvine8024]

Thank you so much for sharing this useful video

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You are most welcome!

[@7574sandra]

If like me ive cooked it the wrong way could i use it for cooking

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

That depends on what base/carrier oil you've used (is it an edible one?) and how recently you've made it. Assuming you've used fresh rosehips (not dried them first) then this can cause botulism because of the fresh fruit trapped beneath the oil. You'd be much safer to use it on your skin. That wouldn't do any harm. It's a carrier oil infused with fruit. It just doesn't have the same chemical content or properties and benefits to the skin as the seed oil does.

[@7574sandra]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 i used almond oil and fresh rose hips

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@7574sandra well was it food grade almond oil? Or cheaper one from chemist etc? If not food grade then nope, not safe to eat. And depending on how long ago you made it, there's the potential for botulism because the rose hips were fresh.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@LagiNaLangAko23 yes it applies to putting fresh plants in to oil and taking them internally. It's not relevant to things that are applied to the skin or hair. There are a lot of free videos/blogs etc online showing how to make things the wrong way because they are made by amateurs who don't know what they are doing. I mean this in the nicest possible way!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@LagiNaLangAko23 it won't matter if you are applying it to your hair but the oil will keep much longer if you make it from the dried herb because it won't contain water so won't go mouldy.

[@sharmeenmukhtar1203]

Thank you for sharing this information and clarifying the misguideds.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you! It's my pleasure to help.

[@Claudy2000]

Thank you... very informative and helpful.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

My pleasure! You're welcome. Glad to be of help.

[@LiveFearless87]

if you happen to go through the process of cold pressing the seeds, can you freeze the oil to preserve it longer?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I don't recommend freezing oils. The extreme of temperature would not be good for them (in a similar way to high temps not being good for them). Rosehip seed oil is best bought in small amounts and used up within 6 months. You could add an antioxidant e.g. vitamin E if you'd like to make it a bit more stable for a little longer.

[@gabriellens2289]

Do you know a brand/source of true rosehip seed oil?

[@CeannAmhainEile]

Sure, which country are you in?

[@gabriellens2289]

@@CeannAmhainEile USA, Hawaii

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@gabriellens2289 I don't know one on Hawaii but if Roses grow there (Rosa spp) then it would certainly be possible to collect hips and harvest the seeds from them. A reliable supplier in the US is this one www.aromatics.com/collections/carriers/products/rosehip-seed-oil There are plenty others too though.

[@bioverde942]

Thank you so much for this video whith very precious information. :-)

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! It's the time of year to share this video again because the rosehips are nearly ripe.

[@finestplanet1353]

Bummer wanted you to process it and show us how to make at home.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You need a seed oil pressing machine for that, as I explained in the video.

[@elizabethlaughton4891]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 Hello Vivienne, I wondered after watching your video regarding rosehip seed oil, which was really informative thank you, if you have any information with regards to making rose water? Many thanks. Lizzie.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@elizabethlaughton4891 thanks so much! I sure do. In fact, that's the next one in the series that I plan to film. I'm just waiting for the roses to come in to season. It'll be called 'No you haven't just made your own Rose water!' because rose water is distilled in distillation equipment (in a similar way to making brandy) and what the internet is covered in is people making what is only rose tea. Not the same thing at all and it'll go mouldy rapidly (in a few days).

[@miscellaneous5268]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 yes, you may want a seed pressing machine, but many of them warn that machines are efficient with seed containing at least 20% oil, which is not the case with rosa canina seeds. I found only one recording on youtube showing big ass oil press producing 20-30 drops of oil from a large quantity of seeds, totally inefficient. That's too bad, cause it is a great quality oil, and bushes are easily accessible in my area, I could gather 2-3kg of seeds, but no idea how to process it.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@miscellaneous5268 I'm really sorry if I've misunderstood what you're saying here but I don't recommend that people do it themselves. This one is best cold-pressed with an industrial oil pressing machine. I don't know anyone who makes their own on a small scale. It would be a huge amount of work for a tiny yield of oil and also lots of work to make sure that the itching hairs that are on the seeds have been removed and don't end up in the oil. If I've completely misunderstood your comment then do please get back to me. The point of this video that I made was to try to help to prevent people from wasting their time and effort trying to make something that they can't easily do at home.

[@ark194]

Thanks! What can you do with rose hip infused oil?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You can still use it on your skin if you want, it just won't have the regenerative qualities of the seed oil because it will contain very different compounds. Also, it will go off quickly if it has been made with the fresh fruit (hips) because these contain water and juice and will cause mould to grow in the oil. The seed oil is very high in Omega oils e.g. 3, 6 etc.

[@arayaadam9712]

Very informstive wow thank u soooo much love ur accent ur beautiful

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thank you! You are welcome. Glad you found it so helpful. I made this video last year but it's the time of year to share it again. The rosehips are back in season again.

[@manudee2494]

Where would you buy it in Belgium?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Any reputable supplier should ship to Belgium. Try NHR Organics www.nhrorganicoils.com/products.php?id=2909

[@hol8642]

This was very helpful! I'm brand new to foraging and recently foraged a bunch of rosehips. What would be a better use for them?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! Syrup or cordial (it's really high in vitamin C that way). Or an infused vinegar is good if you don't want to use sugar or honey. Or simply dry them and use them to make a decoction (strong herbal tea).

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@SirenaSpades]

I make syrups and jellies Edit: people do request soaps too but I haven't made those yet.

[@ahmedsaber6275]

please where can i buy Rosehip seeds only in uk or in on line?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi Ahmed. I don't know. The suppliers I deal with sell the dried fruits, tincture or seed oil, not the dried seeds. Perhaps a garden centre or organic seed bank would be the thing to try?

[@queerness8380]

This video has saved me from wasting the rosehip I harvested at the beach today, so thank you! As a follow up, are there any plants that *would* be beneficial to infuse in oil for skincare? Or is it pretty much always better to just buy it?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I'm so glad that you found it helpful. You can make really great extracts from the rosehip fruit to take as immune tonics e.g. infused vinegar, alcohol tincture, dry them to make a decoction (strong tea) etc. For sure, there are loads of herbs that make great infused oils. Roses (the flowers), daisy (Bellis perennis), plantain (Plantago lancelota), marshmallow (Althea officinalis), some seaweeds work well too. I've got a free intro class coming up next month. That might help you theherbalhub.com/free-intro-herbal-skincare-class/

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

And also have herbal skincare video courses; one for home use; one for professional cosmetic formulators/retail brands. We look at herbal infused oils in both courses. Info theherbalhub.com/learn-with-vivienne/

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@LoriSnyder-by7db]

So how do you make it the right way

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

The fixed oil from within the seeds of rosehips is extracted using a machine that presses the oil out from the seeds and filters out the itching hairs.

[@cris4love1]

Thanks ❤

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome!

[@enochgrello990]

I was literally just looking into if this process was feasible with a manual cold press machine. Is this really not advisable? I have seen mention of a co2 machine but I am trying to explore an at home option that is less reliant on other technology to maintain it working over time (p.s. have now subscribed, thank you for your lovely video)

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi there, it depends how you want to spend your time and money. If you want to invest in a cold-pressing oil extractor that is suitable for rosehip seeds (it would have be filter out the itchy hairs on the seeds too) and spend time pressing it all yourself then that is of course up to you. The oil it extracts will be much less concentrated than a CO2 extracted-oil (they are usually 20-40 times more concentrated) but that is fine. I don't use many CO2 extracts myself. I prefer oils that I can use undiluted. I think the really concentrated ones are far more suitable for medicinal uses than general 'nice' skincare. I hope this helps.

[@enochgrello990]

amazing thank you!@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979

[@I-n-k-w-i-s-i-t-o-r]

Hi would you be able to recommend a machine for me to buy from the UK 5/600£? Not necessarily just for rose hips but other oils that are good for the skin please 🙂 thanks !!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks for your message. I'm not sure about this. I've seen over the years with the cheaper ones that there can be problems with them because they are made from poorer quality metal. I think making seed oils is one of the examples where things are better done by companies with professional machinery to cold-press and extract them properly. I know that's not the answer that you wanted but it is what I've observed and concluded over the last decade or so. May be a good home use one will come on the market eventually.

[@I-n-k-w-i-s-i-t-o-r]

@@Doorto_theriver you dont know what you are talking about 🤫

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@Doorto_theriveragain? 😂

[@sharoncambpbell3355]

So how can you get or buy cold press rosehip oil.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

It is widely-available from oil suppliers e.g. www.nhrorganicoils.com/products.php?id=2909

[@sprinkleoflight]

Were can I buy the rosehip oil your holding the kne in the clear glass

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Lots of different suppliers sell unrefined rosehip seed oil. Which country are you in? I'll try to suggest a reliable supplier there.

[@sprinkleoflight]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 I'm in Canada Ontario 🇨🇦

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@sprinkleoflight Aromatics International probably a good starting point for you. This is the same grade of rosehip seed oil www.aromatics.com/products/rosehip-seed-oil

[@KeshLenae]

​@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 Hi I live in Illinois USA 🇺🇸 can you tell me a company I can buy actual real Rosehip seed oil like yours?

[@ElfinBow]

Hi, I have used a recipe that crushes rosehips (after freezing and running under a hot tap) and then putting in a slow cooker with sweet almond oil for 4 hours. I’m guessing this is still an infusion but it smells so good and feels great on my dry skin. Is it still good for me or have I just added a ‘scent’ to the oil?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks for your message Elfin. Yes, that's an infused oil so not the seed oil. It contains different compounds to those that are present in the seed oil. It will mainly have the nourishing properties of the base oil that you've infused it in as well as some of the compounds from the fruit that are soluble in fat (aromatic compounds often are, so I'm sure it does smell lovely!). Just a couple things to raise with this method: 1. Make sure that you strain it very well to remove the itching, irritating hairs; 2. It's best to use dry herbs for making infused oils otherwise water gets trapped in the oil and causes mould to grow. So because you've rinsed the fruit under water before making the oil I recommend that you use it up quickly and discard it (throw it on the compost) if you see mould start to appear. Enjoy!

[@ElfinBow]

Thank you for the advice! I love your channel 😁

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@ElfinBow you are very welcome! I'll get some more stuff up on my channel over the next few months. I've got hundreds of videos from all the courses I teach etc. but just haven't got round to putting things up on here! We'll be editing a selection and putting up more as introductions for general interest. If you have any requests then do please let me know.

[@ashirhadayat4873]

Great job

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks!

[@mickydizzal1]

What about putting them in the slow cooker for 10 hours with oil?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

That would make an infused oil of the fruits. It would also be a fire hazard!

[@mickydizzal1]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 I’ve been doing it for years and making my own face - hair and beard oils - putting in pots and giving to friends for Christmas - slow cooker is safe 😀 Was wondering if heat extraction gave the same benefits as pressing ? Thanks for the video

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@mickydizzal1 no, an infused oil of the fruit is a totally different extract to the fixed oil cold-pressed out of the seeds. It contains different chemical compounds. It is a different thing.

[@juliewray7681]

Thanks so much for this informative video. I've just harvested some wild prairie rose hips and would like to make an infused oil with them. What are the health benefits of this, either internal or external application, if any. Don't want to waste my time and effort on something unworthy. Thanks!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! If I were you I'd use them for medicine/food instead and not bother with the infused oil. The main benefit of rose hip fruits is that they are rich in vitamin C but this isn't soluble in oil so wouldn't extract into infused oil. Water is needed to extract vit C hence cordial, syrup or decoctions (boiled tea) of fruits are the traditional methods recommended. Infused vinegar is nice too, as are tinctures and oxymels. I hope this helps!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Part 2: to answer your question about an infused oil of rosehips, the components of plants that DO extract into oil are small amounts of: * fixed oil * small amounts of essential oil * some resins However, I don't think rosehip contains resin and would have very little (if any essential oil) so really I expect it would just be a tiny amount of the fixed oil. And it would also have the properties of whichever base oil you infused in (e.g. the fatty acids etc particular to that. I hope this helps).

[@juliewray7681]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 very helpful! Thanks so much for replying.

[@kate-bk1yr]

If you blend the rosehips in the blender so the seeds and their contents are blended with the carrier oil, is that the true rosehip oil product?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi Kate, not that's not it either. Rosehip seed oil is the fixed oil that is inside the seeds. It is not diluted in another carrier oil. It has to be pressed out of the seeds, filtered (to remove the itching hairs that cover rosehip seeds) and then used. If you put the seeds in a blender in a carrier oil then you would end up with a carrier oil full of broken bits of seeds and all the itchy hairs! The seeds are quite hard too so they would be likely to blunt the blade on a blender. Blenders are for blending soft foods, not hard seeds. I hope this helps.

[@kate-bk1yr]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 thank you for your reply :) Lots of recipes call for sieving twice through muslin to remove the hairs etc

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@kate-bk1yr thanks Kate. Yes, that can be done but BUT your original question was if doing it that way 'is that the true rosehip oil product' and the answer is no, because it's a bit of the fixed oil (the oil pressed out from inside the seeds of rosehips) diluted in a base oil.

[@TheWarriorPrincess01]

Hello, how about those rose water in youtube..are they correct? Bec I'm planning to make one.. Hope to hear from you.. thanks much 😊😊

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Great question! Rosewater is the next 'common misunderstanding' video I intend to film (waiting for the summer for the fresh roses to be in season). Loads of videos and blogs online (and even some printed books) get this one wrong, recommending that people infuse fresh rose petals in water and boil it for a short while. Unfortunately all this is, is what will rapidly become mouldy rose tea! So that's not much use to anyone. Genuine rose water is distilled, requiring distillation equipment...the same sort of thing that you need to make brandy or other spirits.

[@TheWarriorPrincess01]

Thanks!! I almost made one 😅 I'll be waiting for that video 😁😁 God bless 😁😁

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@TheWarriorPrincess01 ha ha! Just in time.... Here's a lovely video showing traditional rose water distillation in Iran. There are much smaller stills that can be purchased for doing this at home. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-6k5d7ppqgm5o

[@maryraab9066]

Would it be possible to make rosehip oil from a rosehip tea sachet? Does the tea include the seeds? Thank you!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Hi Mary, no it wouldn't The bags contain the fruit, not the seed and only a tiny amount of it too. Also, you need a mechanical seed press to extract oils from seeds. It takes several kilos of seeds to extract a useful amount of oil. That's one of the reasons it's not practical to make at home. It's a huge amount of labour to harvest the seeds, to get a few drops of oil.

[@ivebeenthere2115]

Thank you!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome!

[@cherylmoore1628]

Great informative video!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome! Glad to help.

[@tic857]

I knew there was something off with those infused oil videos

[@Doorto_theriver]

Seed oils are horrible for the skin. Thanks to their polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize and age the skin very quickly. Also the polyunsaturated fats stick in our tissues for years and causing another host of problems within the body. Thanks to lipid peroxidation, Lipofuscin, and other oxidative stress is, we should not be using seed oils at all. also mention “kilos and kilos of plant matter for a few drops of oil.” This is horrific. And horribly unsustainable. Let’s stop doing this and stop using SEED OILS! Let’s only infuse the rosehips berries. The seabuckthorn berries. That’s how we can RESPECT the plants and keep our skin safe. also mention rancidity… seed oils going rancid In 6 months. YES! Because of their fatty acid profile which is unstable! Think about it. Do seeds want to be eaten? NO. That’s why they’re hard to extract. Do fruits want to be eaten? YES. That’s why they dangle right before your eyes. Let’s create a better industry for natural skincare.

[@leniquelouis]

Thank you so much. I was going make the wrong version. Do you have a reccomendation of a good uk based company?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome. Sure www.nhrorganicoils.com/products.php?id=3657

[@leniquelouis]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 Thank you so much 😊

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@leniquelouis you're welcome!

[@pearlupthejunction]

Or you can buy it from Neal’s Yard Remedies

[@bjt8764]

excellent !

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks!

[@jessicarai3764]

hi loved the video i had some questions. Im from Canada and I'm looking to buy this oil. can you recommend any trust worthy websites. I did my own research and i came across these two The Ordinary and Eden Botanicals. Have you heard of them before? are they good to buy? thank you in advance :) Can you please recommend some cites in Canada or ship or Canada .

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks so much for your message. I'm glad that you found it helpful. Yes to Eden Botanicals. Great info on that site and they seem to have a very high quality rosehip seed oil there (CO2 extraction from seeds from 3 different varieties of roses). I couldn't find The Ordinary. Could you please post a link? Also, are you a qualified practitioner of aromatherapy or herbal medicine? If so then this would mean you could buy from suppliers who manufacture for professionals for use in clinics. Do let me know.

[@jessicarai3764]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 also what about this cite: www.aromatics.com/pages/rewards I know they ship to Canada, but what is your advice.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@jessicarai3764 yes they're brilliant. I've met Andrea and Cindy, the founders. Lovely lovely people. And very well-known and knowledgeable. Andrea and I are both interviewed for this upcoming aromatherapy documentary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnGZJ-khJd1mqc

[@ChristinaSafford]

I love this, thank you!!!!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You are so welcome!

[@rikiray3370]

Oh thank you. Earned my subscription in less than 2 minutes 😂

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

ha ha ha!!

[@monkeytonker4637]

Thank you subscribed your channel. 👍

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks! I hope that you enjoy it. I really must add a few more videos! I've got loads.

[@nataliadelatexera2845]

How can I know if rose seed oil is really good? I have had the experience of buying oils that claim to be 100% organic for years, cold pressurized, by the name resehip seed oil and be bottled in amber color and still be of very poor quality.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

That's really down to knowing that you are buying from a reliable supplier. Which country are you in and what kind of volume are you trying to buy e.g. 50 ml - 50 litres? I will see if I can recommend one for you.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Great video! You have a new subscriber! 😊🌹🌱

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.

[@alondrapineda6777]

Hello, was wondering if you have any knowledge in the pros and cons of mechanically cold pressed versus CO2 extraction. As I have been reading articles that cold pressed is not necessarily better. Thank you so much in advance.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

CO2 extracts are excellent. This technique can be used to produce essential oils and also herbal infused oils e.g. calendula. If I remember correctly then they tend to be 20-40 times more concentrated than extracts produced in traditional ways e.g. cold-extraction (for fixed oils), distillation (for essential oils). Because they are so much more concentrated you cost more but require less to be effective.

[@celinecormier2060]

Thank you !

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome Celine!

[@charlyannekirby]

Surely you could grind the seeds using a mortar and pestle? Remember that people did this before mechanical equipment were available?

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Of course it's possible to extract nut and seed oils without a mechanical press. The point of this video is explaining the difference between the types of oil that can be made from various different parts of the rose plant. It's very very common that people mistake the rosehip oil that they buy (that's a fixed oil that's pressed out of the seeds) with an infused oil (infused oils are made by steeping a herb in a base oil). People would pick rosehip fruit and stick them in a jar, pouring on a base oil and think they'd saved themselves a fortune, when in fact, they are making a completely different ingredient.

[@flybabyskybaby]

Great!

[@witchycrafter1037]

Exactly

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

😉

[@andrewwwmmorg]

She said what she said

[@sharroon7574]

I find the seed oil to be too thick, I'm perfectly fine with rosehip infused oil

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

Great stuff! There's nothing wrong with an infused oil of the fruits and it's great to be able to choose a base oil that suits you and is pleasant to use on your skin. The video is just to point out that the infused oil is not the same as the fixed oil pressed out of the seed (that's the one usually for sale and used in products) and consequently doesn't have the same properties as the seed oil. Lots of people make it not realising this.

[@sharroon7574]

@@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979 that's totally fair but I will say that my cousin used the homemade version and her skin changed dramatically, I actually asked her what she had done and I only see her 2x a year.

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

@@sharroon7574 great to find something that suits her skin so well!

[@Perjury7times]

Never collect near roads pollution there are plenty down lanes filds coastal etc

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

I didn't collect anything from next to a road.

[@cheriforget1674]

Thank you!!

[@theherbalhubwithvivienneca9979]

You're welcome!