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Sea Buckthorn Oil

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Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea Buckthorn Oil
Active Ingredients
phytonutrients, omega 7, α-tocopherol, β-carotene, tocopherols, tocotrienols, carotenoids, sterols, polyphenolic acids

Skin Types
All skin types
Skin Sensitivity
All sensitivities
Description

Sea buckthorn oil can be used to reduce the negative results of, and maybe even prevent, acne, dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, skin ulcers and stretch marks.

Characteristics

Sea buckthorn oil contains powerful phytonutrients, anti-inflammatory properties and even exhibits anti-cancerous elements. The fruits are rich in carbohydrates,protein, organic acids, amino acids and vitamins, also contain dense contents of carotenoids, vitamin E, dietary minerals,β-sitosterol and polyphenolic acids.

Chemistry

It contains high contents of polyunsaturated fatty acids while pulp oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids. Both oils also contain dense amounts of tocopherols, tocotrienols and plant sterols.

Allergy Information

No known allergy information.

Sensitivity Information

May be used on sensitive skin and scores the lowest score (1/10) in the Cosmetic Safety Database

History

The berries have been used for more than 2,000 years as a medicine and food additive in Europe, Russia, and Asia.

Scientific Articles
Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil
Important Therapeutic Uses of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae): A Review
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoidesL.) vegetative parts as an unconventional source of lipophilic antioxidants
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Seed Oil: Usage in Burns, Ulcers, and Mucosal Injuries
Medicinal and therapeutic potential of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.)
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) vegetative parts as an unconventional source of lipophilic antioxidants
Phytochemical and pharmacological profile of Sea Buckthorn oil: a review
Sea buckthorn berries: A potential source of valuable nutrients for nutraceuticals and cosmoceuticals

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