Skin Benefit
Adds warm color and earthy botanical note to Ritual Ember. Contributes to the bar's amber depth.
Spiritual Benefit
Used in European, South American, and Asian skin preparations for centuries — particularly for scars, sun damage, and uneven tone.
The record
In use for 500+ years
Origin
The wild roses of the Andes and of European hedgerows.
Harvested
The hips are gathered after first frost, dried, and ground whole.
Cultural impact
Mapuche tradition in Chile pressed rosehips for skin long before the oil went global, and northern Europe leaned on hips for winter brightness.
Traditional use
Worked into skin preparations for color and softness, and steeped into winter tonics.
