Sea Buckthorn: Wonder Berry

Learn about this wonder skin care and general health ingredient on this slideshow from goodwithbeauty.com

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! 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!

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