Check out these amazing sea buckthorn benefits!

Ever wondered what sea buckthorn benefits there are? In the blog post, we outline what sea buckthorn is. If you’ve read that, you’ll want to know exactly why we bang on about it.

Well, quite simply sea buckthorn is one of the most important natural ingredients you can put on your skin. Otherwise known as Hippophae Rhamnoides, it is a superfruit that is chock full of powerful nutrients, like Omegas 3, 6, 9 and the ultra-rare 7. It also carried a whole host of anti-oxidants.

Sea buckthorn has been used traditionally for centuries, but now cosmeticists are realising its huge value in protecting and nourishing the skin. (It is even found in the one of Abloomnova’s favourite night creams, Atlantis Skincare’s Velvet Skin Night Elixir and a few other products in their range). Dermatologists have known about sea buckthorn’s healing powers when it comes to psoriasis – but it is generally used to boost immunity, improve skin glow, decrease the signs of aging and lower cholesterol.

The fruit is found mainly growing in the Himalayas, where locals call it the “holy fruit”. The conditions of where it grows – the high altitude, exposure to extremely strong ultra violet radiation due to its proximity to the sun, and reflected light from heavy snows, severe cold, scorching heat, and dry, ‘barren’ soil, is what makes this plant a hugely beneficial, life-gicing fruit with “super food” qualities.

The health benefits of sea buckthorn are extensive. It contains protein-building amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, K, C, A, E, and folic acid, over 60 antioxidants, at least 20 minerals, and healthy fatty acids. The fruit is full of carotenoids, xanthophylls, phenolics, and flavanoids, too. For a relatively small fruit, it packs a punch when nutrients are concerned.

Sea buckthorn benefits our bodies in many ways and here, thanks to Natural Society, is a list of conditions that it is used for in treating:

• Gastrointestinal disorders including ulcers
• Reverses gout
• Eliminates skin rashes
• Cures infections
• Improves sight, lessens eye soreness
• Promotes colon health
• Contributes to proper brain and nervous system functioning
• Reduces inflammatory response in the body
• Improves mental clarity
• Treats asthmatic symptoms
• Reduces skin markings associated with measles or mumps
• Reduces illness associated with cancer
• Lowers cholesterol
• Boosts lymphatic circulation and immunity
• Reduces hunger (due to Omega 7s)
• Improves the look of skin and hair (also due to Omega 7, 3, 6, and 9s)
• Neutralizes free radicals in the body
• Slows the aging process
• Supports internal organs
• Boost health of the mucous membranes lining the digestive and respiratory tracts
• Supports urogential system
• Reduces the condition of a fatty liver
• Helps to increase cellular vitality