Hero Ingredient Spotlight: Sea Buckthorn Oil
Summary: Sea Buckthorn Oil is one of nature’s most nutrient-dense ingredients, packed with essential omega fatty acids and antioxidants that support both skin and eye health. Wild-harvested in Finland, the Sea Buckthorn Oil in our Instant Relief Eye Spray is clinically proven to relieve dry eyes and it also protects and improves the delicate skin around your eyes.
Why it’s special
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Oil is exceptionally rich in Omega 3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids, along with high levels of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Together, these nutrients help restore the skin’s natural lipid barrier and maintain moisture, which is especially important for the thin, sensitive skin around the eyes.
A study published in 2017 found that Sea Buckthorn Oil works within the skin to convert gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) into prostaglandins, lipids that appear at sites of damage or inflammation to help heal and restore tissue (PubMed: Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil).
This process helps improve overall texture, elasticity, and hydration of the skin.
Collagen and skin-plumping benefits
Sea Buckthorn is also one of the most potent natural sources of Vitamin C, containing up to ten times more than an orange. Vitamin C encourages collagen synthesis, helping boost skin firmness and plumpness.
A recent study of 60 participants aged 50 to 70 found that topical application of Sea Buckthorn Oil increased cutaneous thickness and improved collagen structure, suggesting a real impact on skin health and visible resilience (ResearchGate: Effects of oral supplementation and topical application of supercritical CO2 extracted sea buckthorn oil on skin ageing of female subjects).
Why it’s great for eye care
Topically applied Sea Buckthorn Oil has also been studied for its potential to support eye comfort. A 2018 clinical study investigated a Sea Buckthorn and sodium hyaluronate-containing eyelid spray and found that participants experienced improved tear film stability and reduced dryness and irritation when the spray was applied to closed eyelids (PubMed: Effects of a sea buckthorn oil spray emulsion on dry eye).
This makes Sea Buckthorn Oil an ideal ingredient for the Instant Relief Eye Spray, which delivers a fine mist that supports the tear film and restores moisture to the eyes and surrounding skin.
FAQs
Q: What makes Sea Buckthorn Oil different from other plant oils?
A: Its unique balance of Omegas 3, 6, 7, and 9 supports both skin and eye health. Very few natural oils contain this full spectrum.
Q: Can it help with eye dryness?
A: Yes. Its Omega 7 content supports the lipid layer of the tear film, which helps prevent evaporation and dryness.
Q: Is it safe for sensitive eyes?
A: Yes. The Sea Buckthorn Oil in our Instant Relief Eye Spray is wild-harvested in Finland and formulated without preservatives, fragrance, or alcohol, making it suitable even for the most sensitive eyes.
