Sea buckthorn is a hardy shrub that grows in harsh, cold climates. Its bright orange berries are among the most nutrient-dense fruits used in skincare.
What Is Sea Buckthorn?
Sea Buckthorn comes from Hippophae Rhamnoides. In our formulas it is sourced from organic farming.
A 2017 review in Lipids in Health and Disease describes sea buckthorn oil as unusually rich in active compounds, including omega-3, omega-6 and omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) fatty acids, carotenoids, tocopherols (vitamin E) and phytosterols. Palmitoleic acid is relatively rare in plant oils and is also found naturally in skin's lipids.
What It Does for Skin
Nourishes. Its blend of fatty acids helps skin feel soft and comfortable and supports the skin's moisture barrier.
Supports a brighter look. Carotenoids give sea buckthorn its vivid color and act as antioxidants, helping skin look radiant.
Helps defend against everyday stress. Vitamin E and carotenoids help protect skin from environmental stressors.
Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty
The Nourishing Facial Oil and All-In-One Facial Oil include it in their oil blends.
You'll also find it in the Vitamin C Serum, the Kojic Acid Dark Spot Serum, the Ceramide Night Cream and the Retinol Alternative Moisturizer.
How to Use It
Use as directed. Pure sea buckthorn oil is intensely orange and can tint skin, but in a finished formula it is blended at levels that don't.
What the Research Doesn't Say
Much of the research is on sea buckthorn oil's composition and on lab and animal studies. Human clinical studies of topical use are limited, so we focus on what is well established: it is a nutrient-rich, nourishing botanical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will sea buckthorn stain my skin?
Not at the levels used in our formulas.
Is it suitable for dry skin?
Yes. Its fatty acids make it a good fit for dry and mature skin.
Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?
Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.
Small Berry, Rich Nourishment
Sea buckthorn brings rare fatty acids and antioxidants to oils, serums and creams. Explore the True Colour Beauty skincare collection.
Sources
Zielińska A, Nowak I. Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids Health Dis. 2017;16(1):95.
Dunaway S, et al. Natural antioxidants: multiple mechanisms to protect skin from solar radiation. Front Pharmacol. 2018;9:392.
