Sea buckthorn oil has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for various ailments.It is extracted from the berries, leaves, and seeds of the sea buckthorn plant (Hippophae rhamnoides), which is a small shrub that grows at high altitudes in the northwest Himalayan region. This 100% pure sea buckthorn oil is an affordable option to get the benefits of sea buckthorn oil, including moisturizing and antioxidant benefits. It contains various fatty acids including palmitoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid, and linoleic acid, in addition to antioxidants including Vitamin E carotenoids and lycopene. Together, these ingredients help protect the skin against free radical damage while simultaneously improving dryness and helping to support the skin barrier. Not only does it leave the skin feeling soft and smooth, but it can also help improve overall texture and tone.
Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil for Skin
- Rich in antioxidants : vitamin C, vitamin A, both alpha- and beta-carotene, vitamins B1, B2, and B6, vitamin E, fatty acids and flavonoids, Omega 3, 6, 9 and rarest Omega 7 and about 190 bioactive compound
- Moisturizes skin while regulating oil: A moisturizing ingredient as it contains linoleic acid, which is found naturally in the sebum, so it may help to regulate moisture levels and overall help with hydration.
- Improves skin tone: Sea buckthorn oil can also even out skin tone and fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Prevents moisture loss: helps to prevent trans-epidermal water loss, which helps the skin to maintain its lipid barrier.
- Potentially anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-psoriatic: sea buckthorn oil potentially has antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-actinic, and anti-psoriatic properties.
- Decreases fine lines and wrinkles: Thanks to its rich antioxidant, fatty acid, and vitamin content, sea buckthorn oil can also help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Helps tame oily hair: As a bonus, sea buckthorn oil can be used to help regulate oily hair and scalps.
Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil for Skin
Sea buckthorn oil is pretty versatile and can be used either alone or in moisturizers, eye creams, or oil blends. To use alone, add a few drops to your palms and apply as the step before your sunscreen in the morning or as the last step of your routine at night. It is safe to use once per day. Depending on the formulation it may be applied in the form of an oil that can be applied after a moisturizer to seal in hydration, or it may be incorporated into a cleanser, in which case it would be the first step in a skincare routine.
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