During World War II , a German Atlantic blockade limited Britain’s orange imports. To prevent scurvy, the government encouraged the collection of wild rosehips, which contain nearly 60 times more vitamin C than oranges. Thousands of children grew up on rosehip syrup to keep their immune systems functioning. 2. The 1983 Breakthrough
Long before it was a beauty staple, rosehips—the vibrant red-orange fruit left behind after wild roses bloom—were prized for their medicinal properties. ROSEHIP OIL
Egyptians, Mayans, and Native Americans used the fruit for its healing abilities. During World War II , a German Atlantic
Science finally understood why it worked: the oil is packed with retinoic acid (Vitamin A) , essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6) , and carotenoids that protect and repair the skin barrier. 3. Modern Cult Status Science finally understood why it worked: the oil