Holland & Barrett Rose Hip Liquid Reviews
Newest Review: ... nice but decided it was worth a go at that price. - What is Rose Hip? - Rose hip is the fruit produced by the rose plant. ... more
... They have that red/orange colour typical of fruit which is rich in Lycopene. They can be eaten as they are but are usually used as an ingredient in jams, soups, wines and other foods. As well as being a rich source of Lycopene, Rose hips are also naturally high in Vitamin C and contain Vitamin A, Vitamin B and fatty acids such as galactolipids too.
- Uses -
Due to the Lycopene and antioxidant content Rosehip may be useful in protecting the skin from sun damage, reducing the signs of aging and even reducing the risk of...more
Customer Holland & Barrett Rose Hip Liquid Reviews (1)
by - written on 20/02/13, updated on 20/02/13 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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- Why I Bought - A few years ago I watched a documentary about Lycopene. It is a naturally occurring red carotene pigment found in red food such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit and papaya. The documentary explained how it has a strong antioxidant effect and that it could help reduce damage to the skin caused by the sun. As well as this it could help reduce the signs of aging such as wrinkles and although not yet proven there does appear to be a link between Lycopene and reducing the risk of some cancers. I found this very interesting, especially as I have very fair skin and already have some sun damaged skin due to not being diligent enough with the sun cream. Since ... Read the complete review
