Sea-Buckthorn seed coat oil for pimples

Specifications

sea-buckthorn oil

Sea Buckthorn is the name given to various species of plants under the genus Hippophae. The berries from the speies of H. rhamnoides are commonly used for pressing the oil having numerous usages in food and other industries. These berries are storehouse of Vitamin C, mineral and nutrients which is somewhat retained as oil.

Description

It has been described as such:

Color : The oil has reddish to dark brown tint.

Smell : The oil releases a musky aroma.

Taste : It has a distinct taste.

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea Buckthorn trees have natural growth in several Asian and European nations including India, Pakistan, UK, China, France, Germany Poland, Nepal, Sweden, Denmark and Mongolia, apart from few others.

Extraction

The oil can be extracted by applying a number of procedures like cold pressing, centrifuge, solvent extraction or hot pressing. Except the cold-press method, rest of them are hazardous as it exposes the natural composition to chemicals which reduces the quality potential of this oil.

An eco-friendly process, called Super-critical Fluid Extraction, works safely and produces organic Sea Buckthorn oil. It can also be made at home by blending the berries to squeeze out the juice and then keeping the puree in the dark to obtain a layer of oil in a couple of weeks.

Nutrition

The oil derived from the seeds and pulp of the Sea buckthorn berries has a rich content of Palmitoleic and palmitic acids along with linolenic as well as linoleic acids. Vitamin E, plant sterols, tocotrienols and tocopherols are other constituents in the oil. Though the berries have high concentration of Vitamin C, on extraction it loses a lot of its richness.

Health Benefits

Some advantages of Sea buckthorn oil can be suggested observing some studies and usages.

 It might heal certain liver ailments.

 As indicated by studies in China, it can possibly benefit heart by reducing heart ailments to a certain extent.

 It is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin A. This keeps the skin supple and restricts the growth of acne on face.

This oil is beneficial for acne, scars, for treating eczema and many other skin diseases.

For cleansing and exfoliating facial skin, it is often used either organically or as cosmetic.

It treats gastric ulcers.

In ancient times, mouth ulcers were treated using this oil.

Essential components in it increases immunity and regenerate tissues.

Scientists conducted a study on rats which showed that the oil was successful in healing burns in rats.

Studies have also suggested its applicability in patients with Diabetes type 2.

Diseases in the eyes and blood lipid symptoms can also be addressed with it.

It helps in loosing weight.