Sea buckthorn oil 101: health benefits for skin and eye health

Sea buckthorn oil is a rich source of skin-loving omega fatty acids that help nourish and hydrate the skin from within. Read on to discover how this golden oil works and why it could be a new addition to your skin and eye care routine.

Sea buckthorn has been used for centuries across Asia, India and Europe for its health-promoting properties. Today, its oil is celebrated not just for supporting skin health but also as a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential fatty acids.

What’s inside the oil?

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6)
• Monounsaturated fatty acids: palmitoleic acid (omega-7) and oleic acid (omega-9)

The unique blend of these bioavailable, moisture-locking omegas is specific to Sea buckthorn oil. In particular, Sea buckthorn oil is one of the richest natural sources of omega-7, a rare fatty acid known for its skin supporting properties.

Hydrate from within

One of the standout properties of Sea buckthorn oil is its exceptional capability to support skin hydration. As such, it helps to support skin barrier function, making it ideal for dry, lack lustre skin offering an inside-out approach for skin hydration. Skin hydration plays a fundamental role in maintaining overall skin health. When the skin is properly hydrated it appears plump, smooth and radiant.

Dry winter skin? Try this 3-step routine:

Tip 1: Drink up!

Drinking water ensures all the right nutrients for skin health reach our skin, while also supporting the elimination of toxins from the body, helping to both flush the system and hydrate the body.

Tip 2: Cover up

Protect your skin from sun, wind and dry indoor air to prevent moisture loss which dry out areas of unprotected skin. These factors can also reduce normal lubricating oils in the skin. Protecting your skin from theses harmful elements helps to support skin integrity and suppleness.

Tip 3: Try Sea buckthorn oil for skin support

Herbs of Gold Sea Buckthorn Oil contains Omegia™ Sea buckthorn oil, a blend of fruit and seed oil providing a balance of omegas including omega-3, 6, 7 and 9 fatty acids. Omegia™ Sea buckthorn oil is high in omega-7, important for supporting both skin health and skin hydration.

Digital dryness? Sea buckthorn oil to the rescue!

It’s not just your skin, modern life can take a toll on your eyes too. Hours on screens can reduce your blink rate by up to 80%, which means your nourishing oily tears are not spread over the eyes to lubricate them, leaving them dry and irritated [1]. Add air conditioning and contact lenses, and dry eyes are more common than you think: a 2022 survey found 85% of Australians have experienced dry eyes [2].

Support your eye health with these tips and tricks

Tip 1: Screen height

Keep screens below eye level. This way the eyelids do not have to open as much, meaning less of the eye’s surface is exposed for prolonged periods.

Tip 2: Rest periods

Ophthalmology experts recommend implementing the 20-20-20 rule. This rule suggests individuals look at something 20 feet away (6 metres) for 20 seconds every 20 minutes of the day.

Tip 3: Herbs of Gold Sea Buckthorn Oil

Research shows daily Sea buckthorn oil benefits individuals with dry eyes by positively influencing tear production and reducing inflammation[3]. 

If you’re feeling the effects of modern life on your skin and eyes, consider Herbs of Gold Sea Buckthorn Oil for some omega-powdered hydration support. Consider exploring Herbs of Gold skin hair and nails supplement range for additional support. 

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.