Roses get the spotlight in February. Rosehips do the real work.
If you live anywhere in Canada, you already know: winter doesn’t just “dry you out.” It changes your whole baseline.
Lips especially.
One day you’re fine, the next you’re reapplying balm on autopilot—still feeling tight, still feeling exposed, still wondering why nothing sticks.
That’s where our story with rosehips begins.
Not in a lab.
Not in a boardroom.
But out here—in Alberta, where the cold is honest and the plants that survive it are, too.
Blunt Botanicals is based in Alberta, and one of the ingredients we’re most proud of in our Intensive Hydrating CBD Lip Balm is rosehip oil made from wild-foraged Alberta rosehips—a botanical that feels perfectly timed for Valentine’s season, but is built for real Canadian life.
Rosehips are the part of the rose most people never meet
February is full of roses. Bouquets. Cards. The whole aesthetic.
But rosehips are what happens after the bloom.
They’re the small, red-orange fruits that remain once the petals fall—little capsules of resilience that hold on long after the pretty part is gone. And in skincare, rosehip oil has become a long-standing favourite because it’s naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants—a combination that supports the way skin feels when it’s stressed, dry, or overexposed to the elements.
That’s why rosehip has always read as high-value in modern skincare: it’s romantic, yes… but it’s also remarkably functional.
Why we forage wild rosehips in Alberta
There’s a certain kind of luxury you can’t manufacture.
It’s the kind that comes from:
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knowing where something comes from
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being close to it
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choosing it because it makes sense—not because it’s trending
Wild foraging is part of that. It connects you to seasonality and place in a way no supply chain ever could.
For us, Alberta-foraged rosehips are a reminder that the most meaningful ingredients often come from the land that raised you. Plants that survive intense swings in temperature and exposure develop their own kind of “staying power”—and luxury skincare brands often build storytelling around resilient botanicals for exactly that reason.
This is the Blunt version of that idea: local, wild, intentional.
Not performative.
Not precious.
Just real.
What rosehip oil does for lips
Rosehip oil is often described as a “dry oil,” meaning it can feel lightweight while still delivering comfort. That’s part of why it fits so well in a lip formula—because lips don’t need slick shine, they need support that lasts.
Here’s what makes it special:
1) It helps support the moisture barrier
Rosehip oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids (especially linoleic acid) that are commonly associated with supporting the skin barrier and reducing that “tight, exposed” feeling that comes with winter dryness.
2) It brings antioxidant support
Antioxidants matter because winter isn’t just cold—it’s wind, indoor heat, dry air, constant transitions, and the kind of repeated stress that can leave skin feeling depleted. Rosehip oil is widely described as being rich in antioxidant compounds.
3) It feels like skincare, not just a balm
There are lip balms you use because you have to.
And then there are formulas that feel like a small upgrade to your day—more “ritual,” less “survival.”
Rosehip tends to land in the second category. It’s one of those ingredients that people recognize as premium because it’s been consistently highlighted by skincare experts for its fatty-acid + antioxidant profile.
Why it belongs in February (even if you don’t care about Valentine’s)
Rosehip is the perfect February ingredient because it matches the season emotionally and practically:
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It’s connected to roses (the mood of the month)
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It supports softness (what everyone wants right now)
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It’s built for repair + comfort (what winter demands)
And honestly? That’s the entire Blunt Botanicals philosophy.
We’re not here to make “cute” products.
We’re here to make products that belong in your real life—the kind where you’re working, driving, parenting, training, traveling, or just trying to get through a Canadian winter without feeling like your skin is constantly losing the battle.
The formula, through the Blunt lens
Our Intensive Hydrating CBD Lip Balm is made to feel like the kind of balm you don’t have to babysit.
The goal isn’t to reapply every 12 minutes.
The goal is:
one application that actually holds up.
Rosehip oil is one piece of that—chosen because it supports comfort and softness in a way that feels elevated, not greasy.
And because it’s wild-foraged locally, it also carries something you can feel beyond function:
a sense of place.
A tiny winter ritual that actually works
If you want the simplest possible routine:
Morning: one layer before you head out
Night: one layer before bed
That’s it.
Two moments a day where you choose something that feels good and does its job—without needing a 10-step routine or a personality shift.
The February takeaway
Roses are the symbol.
Rosehips are the substance.
And if you’re the kind of person who likes ingredients with a real story—wild, local, functional, and quietly luxurious—rosehip is one of the best ones to know.
Especially in winter.
Especially in Canada.
Especially now.
Where to find it
Our Intensive Hydrating CBD Lip Balm is available in Alberta stores, and online via RecoverCann Medical.