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.
