Info: 30 ml Bottle
Sea buckthorn is a shrub that originated in cold parts of Eurasia such as Tibet and is now grown in Canada, as well. Its golden fruit is used both as a food and a supplement, and the oil from the seeds of that fruit is ideal for topical use, to help hydrate, nourish, protect, and repair dry skin and improve its elasticity so it can become more supple and resilient.
Info: 30 ml Bottle
Sea buckthorn is a shrub that originated in cold parts of Eurasia such as Tibet and is now grown in Canada, as well. Its golden fruit is used both as a food and a supplement, and the oil from the seeds of that fruit is ideal for topical use, to help hydrate, nourish, protect, and repair dry skin and improve its elasticity so it can become more supple and resilient.
Product Notes:
Sea buckthorn seed oil is a rare source of up to 34% linoleic (omega-6) and 32% alphalinolenic (omega-6) fatty acids in an almost perfect 1:1 ratio. It also contains 12 additional fatty acids including omega-7 and -9 as well as docosahexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA). In addition to being an excellent source of those polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) which help keep the skin hydrated by reducing trans-epidermal water loss, this vegan seed oil is rich in Vitamin E and K, and also contains naturally-occurring beta carotene, trace minerals, and other essential nutrients.
With its age-defying antioxidant properties (which include protecting against sun/UV damage) and the astonishing array of nutrients in its fruit, seed, leaves and even bark, Seabuckthorn was first mentioned in the 8th Century in the Tibetan medical classic rGyud -Bzi (The Four Books of Pharmacopoeia) attributed to Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). References to its medicinal uses were also found in the texts of Ancient Greek scholars Theophrastus and Dioskorid.
Ingredients:
Organic Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoids) Seed Oil CO₂ supercritical extract, nondeodorized, with added organic rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) extract.
Suggested Usage:
Place five to eight drops in your hand and gently massage the Sea Buckthorn oil onto your face and neck. (Larger body parts may require more oil than that.) It's best to apply it on moist skin, such as when you first get out of a bath or shower.
New Roots Seabuckthorn Seed Oil is fast-absorbing (it should fully absorb in just a few minutes) and light in colour and texture, and can be worn under foundation.
Store bottle in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only - do not consume. Do not apply on an open wound.
Supporting Science:
Ciesarová, Zuzana et al. “Why is sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) so exceptional? A review.” Food Research International (Ottawa, Ont.), 2020.
Dudau, Maria et al. “Sea-Buckthorn Seed Oil Induces Proliferation of both Normal and Dysplastic Keratinocytes in Basal Conditions and under UVA Irradiation.” Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2021.
Gęgotek, Agnieszka et al. “The Effect of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Seed Oil on UV-Induced Changes in Lipid Metabolism of Human Skin Cells.” Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 2018.
Pundir, Swati et al. “Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and dermatological effects of Hippophae rhamnoides L.: A review.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2021.
Yao, Qifeng et al. “Unsaturated fatty acid-enriched extract from Hippophae rhamnoides seed reduces skin dryness through up-regulating aquaporins 3 and hyaluronan synthetases 2 expressions.” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021.