Still in the pursuit of healthy, beautiful skin? Over the past few years women and men are increasingly turning to natural products to moisturize their skin and ward off the signs of aging. The latest sensation? Sea buckthorn, a bright orange fruit that grows in Canada, China, India, Finland and Russia.

While the whole fruit is used in some products, the key ingredients in sea buckthorn skin care cosmetics are the seed, pulp and peel oil. Now that the word is out about the skin care benefits of this fruit.

Sea Buckthorn Reduces Wrinkles
This fruit is loaded with antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, and studies show that these two nutrient powerhouses can prevent wrinkles. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, one form of vitamin E in particular, alpha tocopherol, reduced skin roughness, length of facial lines and the depth of wrinkles when applied topically.

When it comes to vitamin C, sea buckthorn has about 16 times as much of this nutrient compared to kiwis. Not only does vitamin C protect your skin from the ravages of free radicals, it also plays a role in collagen production. Also, one of the leading causes of wrinkles is sun damage, and vitamin C can treat photo-damaged skin and improve its overall appearance.

Sea Buckthorn Softens Skin
For soft, supple skin you need moisture and to be able to retain more moisture. Sea buckthorn’s nutrients such as vitamin C and E, and essential fatty acids (EFAs) help to do just that. Essential fatty acids are natural lubricants for your body and help your body to maintain a healthy moisture balance.

Low levels of essential fatty acids are associated with dandruff and eczema. But, when your skin is rich in EFAs it feels soft and silky smooth. One of the main moisturizing EFAs in sea buckthorn is palmitoleic. In fact, the high levels of palmitoleic acid in sea buckthorn’s pulp and peel oil is not commonly found in other plants.

Sea Buckthorn Rejuvenates Skin
Vitamin A is one of the most popular ingredients in skin care products - and sea buckthorn is packed with it. Combined with its high vitamin E content, sea buckthorn oils and creams help to increase skin cell turnover and promote regeneration of your skin so it’s less dull and looks more youthful.

Sea Buckthorn Is An Anti-Aging Wonder
The main causes of premature aging include sun damage, smoking and lack of moisture - and sea buckthorn creams, oils, lotions and soaps protect you and your skin against all three.

Repeated sun exposure breaks down collagen in the skin and may inhibit the production of collagen, causing sagging and wrinkling. The sun also causes age (liver) spots, which make you look older.

Meanwhile, cigarette smoking creates biological reactions in the body that accelerate aging. It’s also well-known that chronic smokers are more likely to develop wrinkles, lines, and leathery skin.

Sea buckthorn’s high levels of antioxidants such as flavonoids and phytosterols, vitamins and essential fatty acids all help to counteract the effects of premature aging caused by the sun, smoking, or a poor diet. When used topically, sea buckthorn also reduces skin discolorations and helps to heal sunburns and skin damaged by chemicals.

How to Get Sea Buckthorn
If you want to try sea buckthorn for softer, younger-looking skin, you can find in our Sapphire Night Renew from I AM Beautiful Gem Skincare.