Natural skin care products made with Rosa Mosqueta are a great choice. This romantically named wild rose grows throughout the Americas. It has several other names—Rosa Silvestre, Rosa Montes, and Rosa Coral. While it can be found primarily throughout the Midwest in the U.S., it also grows in Wyoming and Nebraska.

Oil from the Rosa Mosqueta is normally extracted using organic solvents—ethanol, water, and vinegar. What remains are brown-yellow crystals that are identical to Vitamin A. This came as a surprise to scientists because Rose Hips, the seeds of the rose, are popular for their Vitamin C content. Follow me …