Tried a rosehip oil serum on my client's acne scars and got way better results than I expected

I had this client from Austin, Melissa, who came in for a facial last month with some pretty deep acne scarring. Normally I stick to my trusty salicylic acid peels, but I figured why not try the rosehip oil I got from a local shop for $16.99. Her skin looked smoother after just two sessions, way less red than with the chemical stuff. Has anyone else found rosehip works better on certain skin types than actives?

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sagew5029d ago

Have you ever had a product totally flip what you thought you knew? I used to swear by actives for everything until a stubborn scar on my arm made me try rosehip oil on a whim and it faded way faster than my usual acids. It's humbling when something that cheap and simple works better than the stuff you've been pushing for years.

grace_white29d ago

Rosehip oil is pretty gentle on sensitive skin compared to actives, which helps calm down redness faster. I've found it works best on clients who react badly to acids or retinol, especially if their skin barrier is still healing. A $16 bottle can go a long way for those deeper scars without the irritation.