seabuckthorn oil for rosacea
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free skin care · Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:57 pm

Has anyone tried it? Seems like some others on the rosacea group are really liking it.

free skin care · Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:43 pm

Over on the Garden of Wisdom board they were recently talking about how it was good for rosacea. I think its a nice active and certainly worth a try.

free skin care · Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:32 pm

I love seabuckthorn oil! I don't have rosacea, but still it's a great oil. Since it is an essential oil, you do have to dilute it with a carrier oil. I use it in a mixture with rosehip seed and apricot kernel.

I've been dabling in some DIY anti-acne potions for my teenager and I added some to one of the serums. Just mixed it up this weekend, so I'm not sure if it's helping, but it is supposed to soothe inflamed skin.

By the way, seabuckthorn oil is orange. It does seem to blend into the skin fine though.

free skin care · Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:11 pm

fulloflove2 wrote:

Has anyone tried it? Seems like some others on the rosacea group are really liking it.

I have tried Sea Buckthron oil and it seemed to work good with my skin. I didn't get any flushing, stinging, burning ect.. It seemed to help with the redness some, then it seemed like it stopped working. I will probably use it again someday to see how it works again.

I purchased the Sibu Sea Buckthron Oil. I also tried the beauty bar and lotion. There was something in the bar and lotion my skin didn't like.

http://www.sibu.com/

I hope this helps!

free skin care · Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:59 am

I just ordered it here from EDS and Russell Organics. It did not mention anything in the directions about mixing it though.
Snce I have Rosacea, i am excited about giving it a try! I'll review it once I have tried it a few weeks.

free skin care · Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:25 am

You can find great prices for Sea Buckthorn Oil at Mountian Rose Herbs, 100% organic and wildcrafted. Smile

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=Sea+Buckthorn+Oil&x=16&y=3

free skin care · Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:49 pm

AnnieR wrote:

I just ordered it here from EDS and Russell Organics. It did not mention anything in the directions about mixing it though.
Snce I have Rosacea, i am excited about giving it a try! I'll review it once I have tried it a few weeks.

I looked at the Russell Organics one on EDS and you're right I don't see it saying it needs to be diluted. It is 100% sea buckthorn oil.

So I went back and looked at the one I have from Ananda Apothecary. They seem to contradict whether it should be diluted or not (see text below in red).

Has anyone used sea buckthorn "straight" (undiluted)?

From http://www.anandaapothecary.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils/seabuckthorn.html:

Sea buckthorn oil is likely the premier essential oil for skin health in therapeutic aromatherapy. It contains high amounts of carrotenoids, including pro-vitamin A, which we all know encourages skin cell proliferation. Significant levels of vitamin E and C are also present. Components of the oil are used in a wide variety of commercial skin care preparations, particularly anti-aging topical creams.

The oil can easily be added to any base or essential oil blend - a 1% concentration is considered effective, and up to 10% concentrations have been used without side effects. The oil has a deep red color from the high carrotenoid concentration. It may impart a hue on your skin for a few minutes while it absorbs.

Among the few reported effects of the extract of Sea Buckthorn berries is the retardation of the aging process of the skin; protection from UV rays; support of skin healing of all kinds including burns, skin ulcers, acne and many forms of inflammation (dermatitis). The oil may be effective in alopecia blends, perhaps in a way that Retin-A also stimulating hair growth. The oil has high amounts of many anti-oxidants, and not only delivers their protective effects to your skin, but has an exceptionally long shelf life as well.

Sea buckthorn will synergize with other skin healing oils like Helichrysum, Lavender, Rosemary Verbenone and Carrot Seed. Rosehip seed would be a complimentary carrier oil at around 20% of the total base. This oil has a lovely, rich aroma, too.

GRAS/FA Status:
What is this? Listed as safe for ingestion. Read more...
Suggested Uses: Use on the skin in a carrier, alone or included with other essential oils. Can also be diffused for its beautifully sweet aroma.
Possible Actions: Traditionally has been used as a skin rejuvenator and protector. Apply before and after skin exposure, or use for support of healing for nearly any skin condition.
Possible Indications: Aging skin, damaged skin, irritated skin.
Cautions: Always test a small amount of essential oil first for sensitivity or allergic reaction. If pregnant, use under a doctor's care.

free skin care · Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:04 pm

ShastaGirl,

I run into conflicting recommendations on using Sea Buckthorn Oil, it used to pretty much always suggest to dilute? Here is the info from Mountain Rose Herbs.

Can be applied directly to the skin or included within skin care preparations that are designed specifically to treat problematic skin conditions. (Some mild staining of skin may occur; this is temporary and washes off easily) This oil is exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids, carotenes, tocopherols, and phytosterols. Concentrated oil, use sparingly.

free skin care · Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:05 am

Sea Buckthorn Oil is a prominent ingredient in the Bellaboo skincare line that I got for my daughter. She continues to have a lot of luck with the line. The EZ Blitz (spot treatment) works really well. I have used it myself and was very impressed.

I also like Sevi's Sea Buckthorn Berry Shampoo & Conditioner. My scalp feels great after using it and the conditioner makes my hair feel like silk.

free skin care · Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:16 am

I wonder if it's an issue similar to Tea Tree Oil where you can indeed use it neat on blemishes, infections ect. as a spot treatment yet it would be unwise to slather it all over your face? If using either in that capacity perhaps it is best diluted in a carrier oil? Just a thought. Smile

free skin care · Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:02 pm

I received a sample from somewhere, and mixed it with another oil...I was so ignorant back then, I had no idea that it needed to be diluted with a carrier oil. It caused large, cystic type pimples right under my jawline. A fellow forum member also had the same issue (this was years ago, and this member is no longer active here). I'm willing to give it another try!

I found some interesting testimonials here:
http://rosacea-support.org/can-sea-buckthorn-oil-cure-rosacea-can.html

free skin care · Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:13 am

I started taking the SIBU Sea Buckthorn capsules. I swear it was helping the redness in my face. Unfortunately I had to discontinue taking the capsules because it broke me out really bad all over my body. BUT I'm thinking I was getting to many Omegas because Sea Buckthorn contains Omegas and I also take Krill Oil. When I started taking 2-3 Krill Oils it broke me out all over my body. So I may try the Sea Buckthorn again without the Krill Oil.

So it may be worth a try to take a Sea Buckthorn supplement. Just wanted to throw that out there. Smile

free skin care · Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:10 pm

Just got mine in and applied the few drops as directed. Although the smell is weird, (sort of like olive oil gone rancid,haha), it did calm the redness in my cheeks.
Now I will keep an eye out for breakouts!

free skin care · Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:49 pm

Annie, would love to hear an update from you! I'm currently using Emu oil but had considered using sea buckthorn. Although I'm not blonde, it sounds like we have some similarities in our skin (and name too lol).

free skin care · Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:02 pm

So far so good, but I am only on day 1. I will keep the update. It really seems to soak in and soothe compared to emu (which I love).

free skin care · Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:56 am

Thank you Annie! I'll look forward to your updates Smile

free skin care · Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:32 am

After several days, I just don't know! I am having breakouts, but small. Could be just the stress of the holidays, don't know. I will stop a day or two and then try again. Nothing major, but still an annoyance.
I do like the soaking and soothing in part, even with the smell. It feels similar to Emu oil, maybe mixing it might do the trick?

free skin care · Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:51 am

I just bought a tinted moisturizing sunscreen from marie veronique, it contains both emu and sea buckthorn as well as other great ingredients. I'm going to use it today for the first time.

Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:34 pm

OK, about Sea Buckthorn ... Wink

Sea Buckthorn BERRY oil will stain - it is a STRONG orange color, and that is usually why it is suggested to dilute it. Sea Buckthorn SEED oil is not as strongly colored and can be used neat if desired (tho' diluting is still a good idea, it's an oil that is supposed to have strong activity AND it's not cheap). The two oils have the same mix of beneficial properties, but in different proportions - so a 50/50 blend of the two is a nice way to access those properties.

It is not an 'essential oil' (like Tea Tree or other aromatherapy-type oils).

However, you can find Sea Buckthorn seed & berry C02 extractions, and the advice I usually see is to treat those like essential oils. They are supposed to be stronger than the usual 'pressed' oils, and apparently nobody knows just HOW strong they are.

I have Rosacea, and I have used Sea Buckthorn seed & berry oils in products/formulations over the years, and now use SBT seed C02, and I dilute it to 1 - 2% in a carrier when I use it (IOW, I treat it like an essential oil, as suggested above). I find it is nourishing & anti-inflammatory for my skin, but I don't see it as a miracle cure at all. It's a nice, supportive natural oil that has good properties that may benefit Rosacea skin. But as with all strongly active botanicals, Rosacea skin needs to be extra-careful - even botanicals that are beneficial can be too much for our skin & cause sensitivity!

My .02 ... Very Happy

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