How to Make Rosehip Oil

Overview

Rosehips are the seed pods left on a rose stem after the flowers fall off. They are the size of a small grape and range in color from light orange to a deep red. The natural oil in rose hips has several medicinal qualities. It is an effective natural remedy for dry skin, scars, burns and several other mild skin conditions. Traditionally, rosehips are pressed to get the oil out, but there is another extraction method that you can easily do at home.

Step 1

Remove any dirt and debris from the rosehips.

Step 2

Place 1 to 2 cups of rosehips into a slow cooker. This will create enough oil to be worth the effort.

Step 3

Add twice as much almond oil as rosehips to the slow cooker. For example, if you have 1 cup of rosehips, add 2 cups of almond oil. Stir the two together to mix them up well. Almond oil is a good mixer because it has a light texture and scent.

Step 4

Set the slow cooker to a low heat and let it cook for eight hours. As the rosehips heat up, their own natural oils will seep out and combine with the almond oil.

Step 5

Fold a large sheet of cheesecloth in half so it is two layers thick. Line a large bowl with the cheesecloth.

Step 6

Pour all of the rosehip and almond oil mixture into the cheesecloth-lined bowl. Grab all four corners of the cheesecloth and bring them together. Hold the cheesecloth above the bowl and let all of the oil strain through. Discard the rosehips and cheesecloth once the oil drains through.

Step 7

Pour the oil from the bowl into a jar. Seal the jar and keep it in a dark place.