Sea Buckthorn: Wonder Berry

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10 amazing facts about Sea buckthorn

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1 Over 190 bioactive compounds in one tiny berry

• Vitamins A, C, E

• Beta-carotenes

• Minerals

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• …and more!


2 8x the Vitamin C as oranges or lemons!

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Vitamin C is one of the best water-soluble antioxidants around

Source: USDA, NCBI


3 Richest plant source in the world for Omega 7 fatty acids

• Also known as palmitoleic acid

• Omega 7 fatty acids are found only in two plant sources: macadamia nut oil, and sea buckthorn oil

• One of the newest “good fats” known, and is being studied for metabolic benefits (diabetes, lipid metabolism) and skin care benefits (nourishment and wrinkle prevention)


4 Sea buckthorn oil is called “Life Oil” in Tibet, for good reason

• Sea buckthorn grows abundantly in Tibet – easily recognizable as a bright orange berry

• It is used for internal as well external uses in Tibet

• Internal uses: general immunity, beautiful skin, hair and a healthy heart

• External uses: healing wounds, general skin nourishment and keeping skin safe from the harmful effects of sun


5 There are two types of sea buckthorn oil: fruit oil and seed oil

• Unlike other fruits, sea buckthorn gives us oil from the fruit as well as the seed

• The fruit oil is dark orange, more viscous and contains the Omega 7 fatty acid that we spoke about earlier

• The seed oil is lighter, less viscous and contains Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids

• Both can be used for internal as well as external purposes. Fruit oil is preferred for skin care. A blend works best in all cases!


6 Helps prevent heart attacks!

• Research has proven the anti-hypertensive (lowering blood pressure) effect of sea buckthorn oil

• Blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attacks. The reduction in blood pressure is thanks to the biochemical action of flavonoids present in sea buckthorn

• There is also scientific evidence of improved ECG profiles when cardiac patients are treated with sea buckthorn oil

Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3317027/


7 Sea buckthorn oil has been used for thousands of years for skin treatment

• Because of its fatty acid profile, nutrients (vitamins, amino acids etc) get absorbed easily into skin

• Works well in the extreme cold, dry mountain air found in the hills where it grows

• Traditional cure for eczema, dermatitis and other skin ailments

• Can even be consumed internally to help skin look younger and more nourished!


8 Great as a healing ingredient

• The presence of essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, 7 and 9) makes this oil extremely skin friendly

• Other nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E and minerals help quicken skin healing and regeneration process from wounds and abrasions

• Antioxidants keep the oxidative processes under check, preventing fresh damage

• Even useful to heal wounds from chemical weapons!

• All-in-all, an excellent natural healer


9 Helps prevent sagging and wrinkling of skin

• Boosts collagen production in skin due to its rich supply of essential fatty acids

• Collagen is a protein that keeps the skin firm and supple

• Anti-oxidants (flavonoids, carotenoids, Vitamins C and E) prevent damage to skin cells from sunlight and other oxidizing agents. Hence great for inclusion in sunscreens and anti-ageing creams

• And obviously, it is a natural emollient that helps skin retain moisture – critical for skin health


10 Full of goodness and totally safe!

• We love goodies that can be consumed internally – tells us they are totally safe for skin use

• Sea buckthorn falls in that category – tons of research has proven that sea buckthorn is completely safe for internal and external use

• We can’t wait to tell you about the fun we are having with our products made from sea buckthorn oil. We hope you will like them as much as we do!

TM


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