Sea buckthorn oil is a beautiful orange colored oil, popular for its skin healing effects! In this post, I’m sharing with you 3 amazing sea buckthorn oil recipes for skin!
Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from sea buckthorn berries, which grow on thorny shrubs. The sea buckthorn berry shrub is native to Europe and Asia. The plant has long been used for its medicinal benefits. Ancient Greek texts and Tibetan medicinal texts speak of herbal remedies concocted with these vibrant orange berries as treatments for various skin ailments.
This orange oil is super nutritious! Filled to the brim with vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E and other plant compounds, it’s no wonder sea buckthorn oil is so good for skin!
Here are some of the benefits of sea buckthorn oil for skin:
- Alleviates dry skin
- Soothes sun damaged skin
- Reduces skin inflammation associated with rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and more inflammatory conditions
- Boosts collagen and reduces the formation of fine lines and wrinkles
- Helps balance the skin’s natural sebum production
For more benefits, please read my post 10 Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil for Skin
Where to Buy Sea Buckthorn Oil
Before we look at 3 sea buckthorn recipes for skin, I’d like to first clarify which kind of sea buckthorn oil you should use. I’ve also provided a trusted brand you can try out. Make sure to get 100% pure sea buckthorn oil without any additives. My recommended brand is Leven Rose’s 100% Pure and Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil. You can purchase it from here. Remember to also do a patch test before using!
3 Spectacular Sea Buckthorn Oil Recipes for Skin
1. Anti-Aging Sea Buckthorn Serum
What you need
- 1 tbsp rosehip oil (where to get it)
- 1 tbsp jojoba oil (where to get it)
- ½ tsp sea buckthorn oil (where to get it)
- Optional: 3 drops neroli oil (where to get it)
- Optional: 3 drops sandalwood oil (where to get it)
- Optional: 2 drops carrot seed oil (where to get it)
- 2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
- Small funnel (where to get it)
Directions
- Carefully add the rosehip oil and jojoba oil into the bottle using a small funnel.
- Now add the sea buckthorn oil and essential oils, if using.
- Close the cap and shake the bottle gently to mix the oils up.
- Massage a few drops onto your face and neck, using an upward motion. Do this at night time as this is when the skin repairs itself.
2. Soothing Sea Buckthorn Blend for Damaged Skin, Sunburn & Inflammation
You can use the below recipe for any kind of inflammation on your skin. Whether it’s due to inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis or sun damaged skin and burns.
What you need
- 1/2 to 1 tsp sea buckthorn oil (where to get it)
- ¼ cup pure aloe vera gel (where to get it)
- 1 tbsp lavender hydrosol (where to get it)
- 3 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
- High speed blender (where to get it)
- Storage container with disc top lid (where to get it)
Directions
- Put all the ingredients into your blender.
- Blend for a few seconds until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the blend into a sterilized storage container and store in the refrigerator.
- Use a suitable amount on the affected area to soothe, cool and heal.
3. Night Time Acne Treatment and Prevention Blend
Sea buckthorn oil does a good job in treating acne and preventing further breakouts. The blend below contains argan oil, which has a comedogenic rating (pore clogging rate) of zero. This makes it a suitable oil for acne prone skin.
What you need
- 2 tbsp argan oil (where to get it)
- ½ tsp sea buckthorn oil (where to get it)
- 2 drops geranium oil (where to get it)
- 2 drops tea tree oil (where to get it)
- 2 drops lavender oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
- Small funnel (where to get it)
Directions
- Add all ingredients into the glass dropper bottle with the help of a small funnel.
- Gently shake the bottle to mix everything up.
- Apply just a few drops (like 3) all over your face at night time before bed.
I hope you enjoyed these recipes and plan to use any of them soon! Come back and share your results! And don’t forget to share these recipes with friends and family! Everyone deserves to benefit from the wonders of sea buckthorn oil for skin!
First of all, Iet me say how much I love your site. You are a wealth of information. I’m starting to get into creating my own facial products for anti-aging and dark spots. I’m 54 and in the last year, I’m discovering how quickly my facial skin is starting to lose it’s elasticity and wrinkles and sagging are starting to appear. I will make your recipe above, “Anti-Aging Sea Buckthorn Serum” however is there anything I can “add” to this recipe to battle the dark spots?
Hi Xtina, thank you so much! 🙂 Well, the ingredients in the recipe such as rosehip oil are good for lightening dark spots. However, since you’d like that little ‘extra’, I’d suggest replacing the 3 drops of neroli oil with 3 drops of lemon essential oil: http://amzn.to/2nPMlPE This can help lighten dark spots! But one major caution about using lemon oil is that it mustn’t be applied if you’re planning on heading out in the sun. That’s because it’s photosensitive. You can apply it only at night time or if you’re staying indoors at day time. Hope you love the recipe! <3