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Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil for the Skin : A Nutritional Anomaly

February 21, 2016 by Maria 19 Comments

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sea buckthorn oil benefits for the skin

There are two types of Sea Buckthorn oil. The seed oil comes from the tiny dark seeds of the fruit. The fruit oil comes from the pulp of the small, nutrient-rich, yellow-orange berries.

Sea Buckthorn Oil is Best For

  • Aging skin
  • Rosacea
  • Acne

About Sea Buckthorn Oil 

Sea buckthornbenefits for the skin

Sea Buckthorn Berry Boosts Over 190 Nutrients for the Skin

Sea Buckthorn Berry is becoming as popular as Pomegranate and Acai berry, because of its very impressive nutritional portfolio and how it is benefiting our skin.

  • It contains over 190 nutrients and phytonutrients.
  • It's Vitamin C content is 12 times higher than that of an orange.
  • The seed and fruit oil are rich in nutrients such as carotenoids, tocotrienols, and tocopherols.
  • They are loaded with antioxidants like phenols, terpenes, and glucosides; vitamins A, C, and E; beta-carotene; plant sterols.
  • Very high in trace elements such as copper, iron, selenium, and manganese.

This berry also has as much Vitamin E as wheat germ, three times more Vitamin A than carrots, and four times more superoxide dismutase, an important enzyme that helps prevent free radical damage, than ginseng.

If that isn't enough, Sea Buckthorn is also the only plant source that contains omega 3, 6, 7, and 9, making this berry a complete omega family.

Sea Buckthorn Benefits for the Skin

With all those powerful nutrients, minerals, vitamins and free radical fighting enzymes, your skin is going to cry out for this little berries oil extracts.

  • Anti-Aging: Like we mentioned above, Sea Buckthorn has a high level of superoxide dismutase, our star enzyme, that fights free radical damage.
  • Glycation: A skin symptom from an overload of glucose in the body. When we eat too much sugar, glucose proteins can attach to health collagen and elastin, causing early signs of aging. Sea Buckthorn can break apart the bindings of these proteins and heal the cellular structure of our much-needed collagen and elastin.
  • Rosacea: Sea Buckthorn oil is also beneficial for rosacea, a chronic inflammatory condition that causes small red bumps on the face, because of Sea Buckthorn's very effective anti-inflammatory abilities.
  • Softens and Hydrates: With Sea Buckthorn's high Vitamin E content, this oil will deeply penetrate the skins layers, holding hydration and softening the tissue.
  • Acne: One of the best-known oils for combating acne. Topical Sea Buckthorn application softens, smooth's and strengthens the skin and reduces scarring, swelling, and inflammation, allowing the skin to break the inflammatory cycle and heal itself. Sea Buckthorn is a mild analgesic, which discourages scratching and picking spreading bacteria and irritating the skin. It is also anti-microbial.

Best Fruit & Seed Oil

Personally, I recommend buying both Berry & Seed oil, to get the full spectrum this Fruit offers, without missing any of the valuable nutrients. Be sure you choose CO2 extracted oils, because you will get the full profile of nutrients. Other extraction methods harm the delicate makeup of this profile.

Here are my top picks!

benefits of seabuckthorn berry oil

Sea Buckthron Berry Oil

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Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil

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Seed Oil or Fruit Pulp Oil?

So, what do we choose for our skin care? The oil extracted from the seeds or the fruit pulp?

As a whole, Sea Buckthorn contains a full spectrum of fatty acids, carotenoids, phospholipids, and minerals. These qualities are distributed in its seed, fruits, leaves and flowers in different proportions and quantity.

sea buckthorn oil

Seed Oil:

Sea Buckthorn seed oil is a true nutritional anomaly: In this oil, you will find a near 1:1 ratio of 34% linoleic acid (Omega-6) and 32% alpha-linolenic acids (Omega-3). Alpha-linolenic acids help your body repair its cells, and provides the skin with deep moisturizing abilities. Sea Buckthorn seed oil also contains omega 9.

Fruit Oil:

The Fruit oil contains the EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Omega 6 and, perhaps more significantly, the rare and highly sought-after Omega 7 fatty acid. Research indicates that Omega 7 supports and soothes the skin and mucous membranes. It also assists in skin repair and cell regeneration.

Both Seed and Fruit oil are best used together, making it a super berry for the skin care. The full berry contains everything your skin needs to combat aging.

  • Vitamin C (stimulate collagen, reduces sun spots)
  • Pro-vitamin A (rebuilds the skin. It converts to vitamin A - the most potent anti-aging vitamin known).
  • Superoxide dismutase (a powerful antioxidant) Fighting free radicals and signs of aging.
  • Omegas 3,6,7 and 9.

As you can see, using both oils will give you the best advantage for combating aging skin. Sea Buckthorn oil is a must have facial oil in your everyday skin care routine.

I recommend using Sea Buckthorn Berry oil in the morning for its all day soothing effect, and then using Sea Buckthorn Seed oil at night to fight free radicals while you sleep.โ€‹

Best Fruit & Seed Oil

Personally, I recommend buying both Berry & Seed oil, to get the full spectrum this Fruit offers, without missing any of the valuable nutrients. Be sure you choose CO2 extracted oils, because you will get the full profile of nutrients. Other extraction methods harm the delicate makeup of this profile.

Here are my top picks!

benefits of seabuckthorn berry oil

Sea Buckthron Berry Oil

See it on Amazon

Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil

See it on Amazon

Products Containing Sea Buckthorn Oil:

  • Kypris Beauty Moonlight Catalyst
  • Pai Fragonia and Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream 
  • LeahLani Siren Serum
  • Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil 

Sea Buckthorn is a great oil to start your Anti-aging skin care routine now!

Have you tried Sea Buckthorn Berry oil? Leave us a comment or any questions below!

To a Bright and Beautiful you,

Maria.โ€‹

 

Filed Under: Acne-Prone Skin, Anti-Aging, Articles, Dry Skin, Oil Tagged With: carrier oil, facial oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, thrive

About Maria

Hello my friends! I have been in the spa industry for over 10 years working closely with my clients and their skin care needs. I have always had a passion for wellness and now turn my attention to helping those online. Read more about Maria Here

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Comments

  1. Ummi Rayali says

    May 22, 2016 at 3:28 am

    Hello there! It’s me again. Want to ask a question. I’m a bit confused as to which oil is the best for oily, acne prone skin? I have read that grape seed oil, sea buckthorn oil and a few others mentioned on your posts are good for acne but I have to say I’m overwhelmed by the choices. I could not decide which one to use

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      May 22, 2016 at 7:10 am

      Thanks for your question ๐Ÿ™‚ If you read my post – A List of Non-Comedogenic Facial Oils – you will see that sunflower seed oil is the best for acne prone skin because it doesn’t clog pores and has a very high linoleic acid content (which is lacking in acne-prone skin).

      I know the choices are overwhelming! I get overwhelmed myself, especially since so many oils are claimed to be good for acne. If you want to choose just one oil for oily and acneic skin, try out sunflower seed oil (see the post in the link above for my recommended brand).

      Sea buckthorn is an oil I would like to try, but not as an anti-acne oil (because I use benzoyl peroxide to control my acne), but as an anti-aging moisturizer. I love that sea buckthorn contains everything my skin needs for anti-aging, including collagen building vitamin C and pro-vitamin A, as well as potent antioxidants.

      Reply
  2. alina says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:12 am

    what is the ratio of sea buckthorn oil to argan? thanks

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      November 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Hi Alina, thanks for your question ๐Ÿ™‚ Do you mean the fatty acids of each?

      Sea buckthorn oil vs Argan oil:
      Sea buckthorn: linoleic 6.8%, oleic 28.4%, palmitic 31.3%, palmitoleic 29.7%, stearic 1.1%
      Argan: linoleic 29.3%, oleic 43%, palmitic 11.5%, stearic 4.3%

      Let me know if you meant something else ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Mook says

    January 20, 2017 at 4:39 am

    Hello ! I’ve been facing a very very dry and sensitive skin but still have some little pimples (I’m not sure what kind of it). My skin is always red, tight and chapped. I wanna try Sea buckthorn oil but afraid of comedogenic. Which one will suit me better between Sea buckthorn oil and Argan oil ?

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:26 am

      Hello Mook,

      It sounds like your skin’s natural barrier has been compromised. Sea Buckthorn has a low comedogenic rating (1 out of 5) so you can definitely give it a try. Either of these oils (sea buckthorn or argan) could be beneficial to the problems you are having with your skin. They are both moisturizing and help to balance sebum production. I wish I could tell you which one will work, but because everyone is different and I don’t know how you treat your skin, where you live, etc, I can’t tell you for sure which oil is best. Both can be used on dry, sensitive skin. They both have high antioxidant contents, anti-inflammatory properties, and can help relieve chapped skin.
      So I would say go for sea buckthorn if you are wanting to try it, and let us know how it works for you!

      Reply
  4. Sia says

    February 19, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Hi ladies,

    I just ordered some berry oil (from your links above, of course!) and in reading the reviews, some people recommended mixing it with some other type of oil so it absorbs faster and doesn’t stain your skin. Could you please recommend what oil(s) and ratios to use?

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      February 20, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Hello Sia, thanks for your question. I looked into it and it looks like the recommended dilution rate is 10% sea buckthorn oil in a blend. You can blend it with any oil that you like, depending on what you are looking to help treat. Jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil are affordable choices. My favorite oils are raspberry seed and prickly pear, I find that they absorb the best.

      Reply
      • Sia says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:52 am

        You guys are awesome! Thank you!

        Reply
        • Andrea says

          February 22, 2017 at 6:52 am

          ๐Ÿ˜€

          Reply
  5. Sue Seward says

    May 4, 2017 at 11:46 am

    I have been researching this oil and some report that Palmitic acid is unhealthy. Looks to me like argan oil has lower levels of palmitic acid than Sea buckthorn does. Dr. Joseph Mercola also recommends not using Sea buckthorn oil more than 3 months.

    Sue Seward
    Gluten Free Lady

    Reply
    • Maria says

      May 4, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Sue,
      Thanks for the comment. I have done a bit of research into Palmitic acid myself, The EWG’s Cosmetic Database gives Palmitic Acid a 1 rating based on a “fair” amount of available data. I know that the highest content is in Palm oil itself. Sea Buckthorn oil has a very low content in comparison.
      I think that using products for a prolong period of time, (after 3 months) can cause some resistance to the product, or even a nill effect, it is hard to say, as everyone is different. I don’t think it is a bad idea at all to use an oil for a few months then take a break and so on. This practice is widely used in the health supplement industry. So I can see adopting this practice for topical skin care a positive consideration.
      All the best
      Maria.

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        July 28, 2017 at 5:25 pm

        As per the link below palmitic acid is found in the fruit oil but not in the seed.

        Also of note: Both the seed oil and berry oil can be ingested, although berry oil has more topical benefits, while seed oil has the best internal benefits.
        Fruit oil is dark red or red orange and quite viscous, while seed oil is yellow or pale orange and more fluid.10 Both oils, though, have a strong musky scent.

        I’ve read reviews saying the fruit oil is too orange and can stain your pillow case. I think if you apply sparingly and rub it in well plus give it time to absorb before going out or to bed it will be fine.

        http://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/sea-buckthorn-oil.aspx

        I also read that palmitic acid has a comedogenic rating of 2 http://www.advancedskincaresolutions.org/clogging-ingredients/

        Reply
  6. Joli says

    July 29, 2017 at 2:04 am

    I just got the berry oil and it makes my face orange. I’m afraid to use it because of staining my face. What do I do?

    Reply
    • Maria says

      August 1, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      I would recommend diluting it in another carrier oil to thin it out, like Almond oil. Also try using it at night time so you aren’t discolouring the skin. Another option is to contact the supplier and ask them more about that batch. When you make oils not every batch will be exactly the same depending on the berries. Hope that helps ๐Ÿ™‚
      Maria.

      Reply
  7. Leonalyn Olivar says

    September 19, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Maria thank you so very much for the solid informations you share in your page. I am new to skin care products and in the process of learning and creating my own formulation. I am an Oncology Nurse and personally My family has big skin issues currently. I am passionate to help my patients and my family by educating myself with organic alternatives and also for me to educate them . And, make a difference by changing little habits and hopefuls make a lifestyle change.
    Thank you and what you do is greatly appreciated.

    Reply
    • Maria says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      You are so welcome. Whatever we can do to help. I must say, I also admire what you do. Its wonderful you are so dedicated to the people you care for.
      We can make a big difference in peoples lives with a little education and support.
      Thanks for your kind words.
      All the best,
      Maria.

      Reply
  8. rameez says

    February 23, 2018 at 1:55 pm

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  9. David Wolfe says

    April 4, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    Very helpful Information! Thanks for sharing it. Sea Buckthorn oil resolves not only the skin problems but also help to cure liver cancer, fight diabetes and also prevent infections. Also, visitย https://www.davidwolfe.com/sea-buckthorn-oil-benefits/ย to get know more about the benefits of Sea Buckthorn oil.

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