27/08/2026
Good things take time… and patience! 🌹✨
I’ve been checking on the rose hips all winter long, waiting for that gorgeous, deep red colour to tell me they’re finally ready for harvest. Then, the slow journey to magic begins!
Since yesterday they've been sitting cozy in the dehydrator (picture taken this afternoon, half way through!) for almost 30 hours - yes, low and slow to protect every bit of their rich nutrient profile!🥰
Once dried, they’ll spend the next 8 to 12 weeks infusing in oil. Rose hips are absolute powerhouse ingredients - packed with vitamins A & C, antioxidants and essential fatty acids that deeply hydrate, brighten, and support skin regeneration.
Don't worry, I have plenty of last season’s rich rose hip infused oil ready to go, so your favourite Aroma Layne products like Rose Salve and Face Oils aren't going anywhere🥰 but watching the next batch start its journey is always rewarding - and time consuming 😆 - the Leeston powercut did not help🙈