Seabuckthorn is a superfruit that grows in rich, fertile Tibetan soil, 3800 meters above sea level. A vegetarian source of essential fatty acids 3, 6, 7, and 9 as well as powerful antioxidants Vitamins A, B1, B2, Folic Acid, C, D, E, K, and P. The vitamin C level is 10 times higher than that of oranges. The oils are cold pressed naturally nd comes in oil and capsule form.
Also known as Hippophae Rhamnoides, seabuckthorn is a source of herbal medicines, vitamins and nutrients. It is also used as active ingredient in anti-aging and medicinal skin care products given it’s nourishing revitalizing, and restorative action.
One of the main Seabuckthron products - Seabuckthorn oil is traditionally utilized to promote the healing the skin of burns, sores, wounds, eczema and helps improve conditions of mucous membranes, including ulcers, lesions and erosions.
Due to the high content of nutrients essential for the metabolism of skin cells, Seabuckthorn oil is applied to combat wrinkles, dryness and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin.
Seabuckthorn in skincare products provides replenishing, intensive care for dry skin, keeping it soft, supple and smooth. Seabuckthorn berries are scientifically reputed to have a super-rich cocktail of antioxidant vitamins, flavonoids and essential fatty acids, helping to protect against free-radical damage that is associated with the signs of ageing.
Due to its unique botanical and nutritional properties, and there being no reported evidence of seabuckthorn oil causing adverse reactions or negative side effects, the oil is also used as a natural agent that may benefit diseases of mucous membranes including aphthous ulcers, esophagitis, acid reflux, and peptic ulcers, as well as dermatological diseases and skin conditions.
Juice from the seabuckthorn berries contains among the highest amounts of betacarotene and vitamins C and E of any fruit or vegetable.
In Mongolia, Russia and China, pulp oil may also be used topically to treat skin burns from radiation. Currently, cosmetic companies are adding seabuckthorn oil to anti-aging preparations.
Integrity Cosmetics skincare products containing certified organic seabuckthorn berry oil include:
• Nourishing Moisturiser – apply in the morning, for normal/combination skin
• Rejuvenating Moisturiser – apply in the morning, for dry/aging skin types
• Rejuvenating Serum – overnight rejuvenation – all skin types
