Sea buckthorn oil has been used since ancient times
anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. It
It is a light yellow liquid with a specific taste and
the smell. Sea buckthorn oil for the skin is very useful because
contains many biologically active substances that nourish,
moisturize and whiten the skin, fight acne and protect
epidermis from premature aging. Based on sea buckthorn
Oils prepare homemade compresses, lotions, masks and creams.
Content
- The chemical composition of sea buckthorn oil
- Contraindications and indications
- Benefits of using sea buckthorn oil
- Antioxidant activity of sea buckthorn oil
- Rules for the use of sea buckthorn oil
- Recipes masks on the basis of sea buckthorn oil
Contents
The chemical composition of sea buckthorn oil
The chemical composition of sea buckthorn oil is very rich. In its composition
includes biologically active substances, fat and water-soluble
vitamins, various fatty acids, carotenoids, amino acids,
which have a complex effect on the skin. Besides
In addition, sea buckthorn oil for the face is rich in micro and
macronutrients (especially selenium, iron, calcium),
flavonoids, fiber, which normalizes metabolic processes in
cells, accelerates their regenerative mechanisms, contribute to
improve appearance and prevent premature withering
skin cover.
Thanks to this unique composition, sea buckthorn oil has
many useful properties. Let’s find out what is included in his
composition:
- Carotene. This substance is a derivative of vitamin A. This
it is the bright yellow pigment that gives sea buckthorn oil
amber shade. This substance perfectly moisturizes the dehydrated,
dry skin, relieves it of irritation and flaking, makes it tender,
smooth and silky. Warns the early appearance of wrinkles,
improves the complexion. - Vitamin E (tocopherol). Promotes cell regeneration
apparatus, prevents damage to skin cells by ultraviolet light,
neutralizes the harmful effects of free radicals, is powerful
antioxidant. - Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Perfectly heals skin lesions.
cover, promotes rapid healing of acne,
improves the characteristics of the skin. - Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Also fights acne and
allergic rashes, smoothes the relief of the epidermis,
helps to improve the complexion. - Sterols. Natural substances that can eliminate any
inflammatory process on the skin, prevent the development of acne
rashes, and when present, they actively fight it. - Phospholipids. Normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands,
prevent excessive production of their secret, improve the condition
oily skin, break down accumulated fat deposits in the cheek area
and chin. - Phylloquinone (vitamin K). Perfectly fights excessive
pigmentation, normalizes the production of melanin, well whitens
epidermis, relieves swelling and inflammation of the skin. - Vitamin F (essential fatty acids). Vitamin F is
an outdated term that once generalized a group of irreplaceable
fatty acids: linoleic, palmitoleic, linolenic, oleic,
palmitic, stearic, arachidonic. These substances are
powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals
restore cell membranes, improve metabolic processes in
cages. For example, oleic acid, getting into the dermis, stimulates
in cells, lipid metabolism, restores its barrier function,
improves immunity, keeps moisture in the cells. Palmitoleic,
stearic, palmitic acid is used as
reducing and moisturizing substances for very dry and
dehydrated skin.
Contraindications and indications
To avoid any troubles and unexpected situations when
When using this product, it is important to follow some rules.
for its use in cosmetic purposes. First of all you need
note in which cases the use of oil is appropriate.
So, the product is used for:
- prevent premature aging of the skin;
- increase the elasticity and elasticity of the epidermis;
- eliminate facial wrinkles;
- elimination and lightening of pigmentation on the face;
- nutrition and hydration of dry and dehydrated skin;
- protect the skin from moisture loss, peeling,
irritations; - restoration of the lipid balance of the skin and acid –
alkaline barrier; - strengthen hair and stimulate their growth;
- warnings of acne.
Sea buckthorn oil is widely used at home for:
- preparation of masks, creams, decoctions, lotions;
- skin recovery after ultraviolet irradiation;
- preparation of balms;
- as a means of massage;
- aromatherapy component;
- strengthening and nutrition of eyelashes;
- care for damaged and brittle nails;
- care for dull, lifeless hair.
It is not recommended to use oil in undiluted clean
the form. This can lead to skin sensitivity and
weakening of its protective properties.
Unfortunately, any product can have contraindications.
application. So, oil cannot be used at:
- individual intolerance;
- as an external agent in its pure form (sometimes it can
cause burning and local allergic reactions).
Benefits of using sea buckthorn oil
Since this product is rich in many unique in its
action of substances, its use has several advantages:
- improves blood circulation, tones and strengthens the capillaries;
- normalizes metabolic processes in skin tissues;
- has an antioxidant effect;
- heals injuries and damage to the skin;
- eliminates the inflammatory processes of the epidermis;
- fights acne;
- prevents the appearance of pigmentation;
- eliminates those pigment spots that already exist;
- smoothes creases, wrinkles and folds;
- moisturizes and nourishes the skin;
- promotes rejuvenation.
Thus, sea buckthorn oil is a unique product that
It has a comprehensive beneficial effect on all types of skin.
and ages.
Antioxidant activity of sea buckthorn oil
Antioxidants are substances that can neutralize action.
free radicals. These substances appear in our body in
as a result of the natural oxidative reactions that occur in
it every minute. However, not everything is as simple as the intensity
such reactions are quite different. If the body has a high
level of antioxidant protection, the main body of which is
the skin, the amount of free radicals is small and
no harm from this is observed. However, when exposed to
the skin of many harmful and dangerous exogenous (external) factors (such
like ultraviolet radiation, heavy air pollution
metals), antioxidant protection does not withstand the onslaught of free
radicals and stops coping with the load. They become
too much, they accumulate in the body, provoke failures in
the work of skin cells, thereby causing pathological processes and
aging of the skin. But it is well known that antioxidants
able to prevent the development of cancer and
contribute to the prolongation of youth.
Experts recommend the use of antioxidants to those who
own protective functions weaken. So, sea buckthorn oil
has this rare property – to destroy free radicals and
neutralize their effect. Currently such substances are not so
so much. Scientists have tried to create synthetic substances with
antioxidant activity, but they were unstable, so
how to react with other substances. Sea buckthorn oil
turned out to be an indispensable natural remedy, because its ingredients
remain in a stable form and are actively fighting
“pest” youth and health.
Rules for the use of sea buckthorn oil
This product is different from all others in that it contains
a large amount of carotene that is able to stain the skin in
yellow – orange color. In this sense, its use at home
conditions are not always successful.
- You need to buy the product in pharmacies, there all products have
certificate of quality and protected from fakes. It is also safe and
not expired. - Do not apply oil in its pure form on the skin. In that
case it may turn orange. To avoid this
the product is diluted with other ingredients. Also can not be left
oil mask too long on the face, because carotene is absorbed
deep into the skin, and remove it is quite difficult. The mask is left on
face for only 15 minutes, and for thin and sensitive skin 8-9
minutes - Before you put a mask on face steam over steam
bath. In the water you can add medicinal plants that
have a certain healing effect. For dry and
sensitive skin take birch buds, for oily, problem and
sore and calendula inflamed, for parsley and juice whitening
aloe verae, for an adult withering – a rose. - Before use, the oil is heated in a water bath.
(preferably in the same dish, since it will also
turn yellow) because warm oil penetrates faster
in the dermis and has the best effect. - If other components are added to the product:
essential oils, vitamins, amino acids, then in this case the oil is better
do not heat up. Heat treatment can destroy beneficial
properties of these substances. - Do not use a blender for chopping sea buckthorn or
mixer, then it will be difficult to wash off the yellow spots. - Before applying the mask to the skin, you need to make sure that
that there is no allergy to this product. To do this, apply
a little money on the inner bend of the elbow and leave for 5-10
minutes If there is no itching, redness and burning, then the product can be safely
use. - Any cream or mask with sea buckthorn should have a thick
consistency, because in this case it will not drain from the face and
stains hair, ears, clothes. Remember stains from this product
very difficult to remove. - Cosmetic mask is applied with a special brush.
intended only for this tool, it will also be painted
in bright red color. - It is necessary to wash off the mask very carefully until the face is
there will be no spot. Then apply moisturizing on the skin.
or nourishing cream. - It is not recommended to make masks with sea buckthorn often, for the same
reasons: skin may turn bright orange. Minimum
number of uses – once a week.
Sea buckthorn oil for wrinkles will be beneficial if
use it properly and regularly. One-time holding
procedures without a certain systematics will not bring results and not
improve the condition of the skin. Therefore, you should always
use the above tips and instructions for use
this tool. It is also important to choose the right recipe and choose
the necessary components.
Recipes masks on the basis of sea buckthorn oil
The composition of such masks can be completely different. This product
it goes well with honey, eggs, herbs, esters,
pharmacy products. Traditional medicine offers a large list.
ready-made recipes designed to solve certain
problems.
Moisturizing mask
Berries and
fruits
We must take a teaspoon of sea buckthorn oil, mix with one yolk,
two teaspoons of fresh juice (orange, apricot,
watermelon, peach). Apply the mixture on the face, leave for 10 minutes,
then wash it off.
Cottage cheese
A teaspoon of honey pour three tablespoons of milk, all
mix. Then add a teaspoon of warm to the honey and milk
butter and a tablespoon of fatty cottage cheese. Put a mask on
leave face for 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse.
Eye mask
Cocoa and Vitamin E
Melt one tablespoon of cocoa butter in a water bath,
mix with one teaspoon of sea buckthorn and one gelatin
a capsule of vitamin E. Mix, apply for 10-15 minutes and
wash off.
Nourishing mask
Yellow Clay and Yolk
Sea buckthorn oil mixed with one yolk and add tea
spoon of yellow cosmetic clay. Apply to face for 15 minutes.
then wash it off.
Whitening mask
Honey, apple, yolk, salt, semolina
porridge
Cook thick warm semolina. Take two tablespoons
semolina and mix with one raw yolk, a teaspoon of honey,
half a teaspoon of sea salt and a tablespoon of apple
juice. All mix, apply on face for 10 – 15 minutes, then
wash off.
Universal mask
Oatmeal
Grind oatmeal into powder. Take one tablespoon
oatmeal powder, pour one tablespoon of milk, insist 20
minutes, mix with one teaspoon of sea buckthorn. Apply on 10-15
minutes and rinse with water.
