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Sea Buckthorn: Wonder Berry
- 1. get me the goodies! TM presented by 10 amazing facts about Sea buckthorn © www.goodwithbeauty.com
- 2. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 1 Over 190 bioactive compounds in one tiny berry • Vitamins A, C, E • Beta-carotenes • Minerals • Amino acids • Fatty acids • …and more!
- 3. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 2 8x the Vitamin C as oranges or lemons! 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Apple Orange Lemon Sea buckthorn Vitamin C (mg/100g) Vitamin C is one of the best water-soluble antioxidants around Source: USDA, NCBI
- 4. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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)
- 5. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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
- 6. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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!
- 7. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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/
- 8. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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!
- 9. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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
- 10. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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
- 11. © www.goodwithbeauty.com 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!