NOOTKA ROSEHIP

Nootka Rosehip or K’ALAAMS oil has the ability to help regenerate new skin cells. While it is an astringent, it doesn’t dry out the skin; instead it helps to re-hydrate and keep moisture in. It helps to keep your skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared. Nootka Rosehips have a high vitamin A content which helps to regenerate skin cells, and heals wounds and scars.  First Nations people used the Nootka Rose as a food, medicine and building material. They made a tonic tea from the leaves, petals, branches and inner bark. The leaves were also used as a poultice for bee stings. The roots were boiled and combined with Western Red Cedar and gooseberry roots to make fishing nets!