Summer Beauty: Rose Hip Mask

By Janice Cox
June/July 1997
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Makes about 1/2 cup

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Rose hips are called “vitamin roses” in Russia, where they are harvested for use in soups, teas, and jellies. They contain far more vitamin C than oranges and are also rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin A. This facial treatment of pureed rose hips and plain yogurt will leave your skin soft and smooth. Dried rose hips are available in many grocery and health-food stores. Simply soak them in some warm water for 15 to 20 minutes to rehydrate them and then follow the recipe as written.

  • 10 fresh rose hips from unsprayed shrubs
  • Water
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  1. Remove the stalk and blossom ends of the rose hips. Rinse the hips, place them in a small saucepan, and cover them with water. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, then pour the rose hips into a blender or food processor and puree. Let it cool, then mix with the yogurt.
  2. Spread the mask on your face and neck. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and pat your skin dry. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for as long as 2 weeks.

Janice Cox is author of Natural Beauty at Home and Natural Beauty for All Seasons, both published by Henry Holt. Her books contain more than 400 recipes for body, bath, and hair care products, some of them passed down through three generations of her family. She lives in Medford, Oregon.

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