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Chemically extracted using hexane (potentially toxic) - Product is not pure
I contacted NOW Foods to learn how this rose hip seed oil is extracted. They use a chemical called hexane to separate the oil. It is not cold pressed, and not truely "pure" as the label states, in my opinion. I threw the product out, and will not be purchasing again. I had a high opinion of NOW products, but now question the quality of some of the companies products. Hexane has been shown to effect the Central Nervous System and has a number of other "chronic effects"....I encourage you to read more on the EPA website here: http://www.epa.gov/ttnatw01/hlthef/hexane.html
May 2015 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase