Sea buckthorn oil: healing properties for the skin

Sea buckthorn oil is a unique tool that is used in various fields of medicine.This medicine is so universal that it is used to treat both external and internal diseases.

The sea buckthorn resembles a small tree with thin trunks, but in reality it is a shrub that reaches 3 meters in height.

The bushes of sea buckthorn are covered with dark bark with many spines. They have a protective function. It is thanks to the prickles that the sea buckthorn birds and beasts do not eat, since it is impossible to approach the fruits. The leaves of this plant are small, oblong, green in color with a beautiful silvery sheen that imperceptible hairs give.

Flowering begins closer to mid-April, usually before the shrub releases its leaves. The small flowers of a light shade emit a delicate smell. Sea buckthorn inflorescences are dioecious, for their pollination almost no insects are needed, just a small breeze is enough.

Sea buckthorn berries have a rounded, slightly oblong shape and orange color, and on the surface of the fruit are wax drops. The juice of a beautiful yellow color has a pleasant smell, but it has a sour taste. In the center of the fruit is a large bone, from which valuable sea buckthorn oil is extracted. Harvest ripens in September.

Sea buckthorn oil is made by pressing the fruit. It turns liquid orange-golden color with a fragrant smell and a special taste. The oil contains a high concentration of different components:

• ascorbic, folic and nicotinic acids;
• keratin and pro-keratin;
• B vitamins - riboflavin, pyridoxine;
• vitamins P, E, F, K;
• trace elements: magnesium, silicon, iron, calcium, zinc, chromium, copper and selenium;
• flavonoids;
• unsaturated fatty acids;
• tannins;
• sterols;
• pectins;
• amino acids;
• glycerides of oleic, palmitic, linolenic and stearic acid;
• phospholipids.

In the medical fields, such as dermatology and cosmetology, sea buckthorn oil is valued due to the fact that For the skin, this tool performs many useful functions:

• Fatty acid glycerins restore lipid balance.
• The oil has an antibacterial effect, so it is often used for inflammatory and bacterial skin diseases. The desired effect contributes to ascorbic acid.
• Rapid regeneration occurs through vitamin A and pro-carotene.
• Amino acids and sterols eliminate dryness and peeling of the skin.
• Acids remove pigment spots without a trace.
• Oil does not transmit ultraviolet rays, which is why it is recommended to apply it during tanning.
• Vitamin composition improves skin elasticity, especially around the eyes.

• Flavonoids help with stretch marks.
• Vitamins E and A improve the growth of nails and hair.
• Lipids ensure the preservation of moisture in the skin.
• Oil forms a barrier to the harmful effects of the environment, creating a protective film.
• Antioxidant removes harmful substances and toxins.
• Sea buckthorn composition enhances local immunity.
• Sea buckthorn is used to pass the swelling of tissues.

In addition, sea buckthorn oil has other beneficial properties for the whole body:

• improves eyesight;
• reduces brittleness not only of nails and hair, but also of bones;
• stimulates the synthesis of connective tissue;
• has a powerful antioxidant effect;
• prevents the development of diabetes and atherosclerosis;
• has a laxative effect;

• strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
• improves the body's immune function;
• has antispasmodic and analgesic effect;
• restores all metabolic disorders.

Dermatologists and cosmetologists recommend the use of sea buckthorn oil for the following skin diseases:

• atopic and allergic dermatitis;
• psoriasis;
• chicken pox;
• skin stretch marks;
• teen acne and acne;
• eczema;
• diaper rash in children;
• baldness;

• cuts and other wounds;
• neurodermatitis;
• peeling;
• lack of moisture in the skin;
• lack of collagen and elastin;

In addition to all these testimonies, doctors of other specialties like to use sea buckthorn oil:

• In endocrinology, sea buckthorn extract is prescribed for diabetics in order to improve the sensitivity of tissues to an important hormone for life - insulin.
• In ophthalmology, sea buckthorn benefits from inflammatory diseases of the eyelids and burns.
• In gynecology, berry is used to treat cervical erosion, vulvitis, vaginitis, and to improve the elasticity of the tissues of the expectant mother.
• Gastroenterologists prescribe sea buckthorn oil to treat constipation, gastritis and colitis.

• Oncologists prescribe oil to prevent the formation of tumors, as it consists of components that prevent the development of malignant processes in the body.
• Popular medicine is in great demand among otolaryngologists. They prescribe it for rhinitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, for the treatment of angina and otitis.

First of all, it is recommended to consult a doctor to assess the individual characteristics of your body and calculate the therapeutic dosage of sea buckthorn oil. If you do not have information about whether you have an allergic reaction to sea buckthorn oil, put a drop on your neck or wrist and evaluate the result in 5-7 minutes.

It is important to understand that the treatment can be external and internal, and sometimes even complex.

For each case, there are special rules:

• When treating skin most often practiced by local application of medication. For application to the scalp, the oil should be preheated.
• With nipple cracks It is important to check the baby’s reaction to sea buckthorn oil. To do this, pre-apply a drop at the elbow. And it is best to prevent the occurrence of this disease even during pregnancy. It is better to impose lotions on the chest in the last month of pregnancy, the delicate skin of the areola will be prepared for minor traumatic injuries.
• For the treatment of diseases occurring with the release of pus, It is recommended to mix oil with an antibiotic.
• With irritation and diaper rash enough three-day use of folk medicine.
• For burns, hyperkeratosis and frostbite Sea buckthorn oil is heated and applied with a bandage to the affected area from 3 to 6 times per day.
• With acne It is necessary to mix several components: alcohol infusion and sea buckthorn oil. Stir the mixture before use. It is better to apply it at night, because after applying an oily sheen on the skin. It is necessary to apply means within a month then it is recommended to take a break.

• With psoriasis compresses are recommended. You need to soften 100 grams of butter and add to it 5 ml of sea buckthorn oil. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and then apply the mixture on the psoriatic plaques. It is best to wrap the lesion with a food film or bandage. With this disease, you should also take the oil inside and 1 tablespoon 1 time per day during the month.
• Moisturize the skin can be using a mixture of oils. To do this, you will need 1 tbsp. lolive and sea buckthorn oils, as well as essential oils (you can use lavender, ylang-ylang, grapefruit oil, or any other). Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. After a bath or sauna, massage the skin over the skin. Do not wear things, as the oils should be absorbed within 20 minutes, and then wipe the skin with a cotton towel. You can repeat the procedure every 2 days.
• With neurodermatitis, eczema, herpes and other diseases of the skin is best to use pure sea buckthorn oil, treating the problem area and imposing lotions.
• For treating heel cracks used sea buckthorn compresses. They are also effective against hardened skin and corns.
• To strengthen the nail plate Mix your favorite hand cream with sea buckthorn oil and lubricate your nails 2-3 times a day. In a month they will become strong and shiny, and their growth will also increase.

• For treating acne on the back apply massages with sea buckthorn oil. The masseur rubs the oil into the skin, thereby increasing the blood flow and replenishing it with the vitamin and mineral composition of the oil.
• To cleanse the skin mix 2 tbsp. l milk, 1 tsp. oil, 1 tsp. sea ​​buckthorn Apply the solution to the skin for about 15-20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
• Skin around the eyes requires more gentle care, so you can create a light cream based on sea buckthorn raw materials. Take 1 teaspoon of sea buckthorn oil and add to the melted cocoa. Stir the ingredients thoroughly, and then apply the mixture every day, morning and evening. You will not notice how mimic wrinkles around the eyes disappear.
• If you have dry skin, mix distilled water with oil in the ratio of 5: 1. Use this tool every day.
• For the treatment of diaper rash in infants It is necessary to mix sea buckthorn and olive oil in a 1: 1 ratio.

Contraindications:

• It is prohibited to apply oil to people with hypersensitivity of the body.
• Oil can not treat diseases of unknown etiology.
• Internal use of sea buckthorn is contraindicated for pancreatitis, cholecystitis and gallstone disease, hepatitis, diarrhea.
• Protracted diseases or the last stages of skin diseases cannot be treated with sea buckthorn oil.

Internet users say that sea buckthorn raw material is very popular for various diseases, and does not have side effects. It is used with pleasure by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and also children are well tolerated. Teenagers use oil to treat acne and acne, seborrhea, enhance hair growth, and older women tighten their skin with it.

Popular anti-aging masks, which include 1 tbsp. l Sea buckthorn oil, 2 tbsp. l milk, 1 boiled potatoes and egg yolk. You need to grind the potatoes to mashed potatoes, add milk, yolk and butter. Stir everything thoroughly.

Apply the mixture with a thick layer on the face and after 15 minutes, rinse the mask with warm water. Repeat the procedure 2 times a week for a month. Your skin will become toned, elastic, and wrinkles will be smoothed.

Also, women advises a mask of sour cream 20% (20 grams), liquid honey (5 ml) and raw sea buckthorn (5 ml). All ingredients should be mixed and applied to the face for 20 minutes, and after - rinse with warm water. Repeat this manipulation should be 2-3 times a week, then the skin will acquire a healthy color and save you from wrinkles.

Experienced cosmetologists advise to use raw sea buckthorn all year round, since in the summer it prevents the ultraviolet rays from reaching the skin, in the fall it removes traces of sunburn, in the winter it moisturizes and nourishes the skin, and in the spring it replenishes vitamin and mineral reserves.

To learn how to use sea buckthorn oil for the face, see the next video.