Despite being an oil, sea buckthorn oil can have a positive effect on oily and problem skin. The linoleic acid it contains stimulates the work of the sebaceous glands, helps to unclog pores and reduce the formation of blackheads. Thanks to its high antioxidant content, sea buckthorn oil is also antibacterial and is used in acne care both to reduce inflammation and to help the skin regenerate.
Because of these antioxidant properties, sea buckthorn oil is often found in anti‑ageing and anti‑wrinkle products designed for more mature skin. It firms and tones tired skin, smooths wrinkles and is suitable for caring for dry, irritated, rough and itchy skin. Sea buckthorn oil has long been used to treat skin damage caused by cold and heat.
In hair care, sea buckthorn oil is frequently included in shampoos and conditioners. It is also a popular added ingredient in hair treatments used after colouring or perming, helping to restore damaged hair, improving its elasticity and shine.
Thanks to the fantastic qualities of sea buckthorn berries, the health‑giving properties of the leaves and young shoots have remained somewhat in the shadows. Sea buckthorn leaves are rich in flavonoids, carotenoids and tannins, and in terms of antioxidant content they rival the berries themselves.
Because antioxidants help strengthen both the immune system and reduce fever and inflammation, tea made from sea buckthorn leaves is useful for alleviating various inflammatory conditions, for convalescence after illness and for boosting the body’s defences before the cold season. It also helps promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss. So don’t forget to harvest some leaves from the shrub in autumn!
