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Sea buckthorn

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Sea buckthorn

Topical applications of sea buckthorn visibly balance skin by reducing excess oil and dark spots while noticeably boosting moisture and strengthening the skin barrier. This botanical suits both dry and oily skin types particularly well when applied in lightweight serums. Because of its adaptable texture, it layers easily into any daily skincare routine.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2010Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014

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Questions and answers

What does sea buckthorn do for the skin?

Sea buckthorn helps reduce skin sebum secretion and oil levels. It also may improve skin hydration, reduce transepidermal water loss, and decrease melanin levels.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2010Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014

How do you use sea buckthorn?

Sea buckthorn can be applied topically to help improve skin hydration, reduce sebum secretion, and address concerns like acne and melasma.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2010Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014

Should you use sea buckthorn in the morning or at night?

There is no specific time of day required for applying sea buckthorn, as studies simply evaluated its topical use over several weeks.

Can you use sea buckthorn every day?

Yes, you can use sea buckthorn every day as topical application helps improve skin hydration and reduce sebum secretion over several weeks.

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2010

Does sea buckthorn cause purging or irritation?

Sea buckthorn is unlikely to cause purging or irritation as it helps improve barrier function and skin hydration.

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014

Which skin types is sea buckthorn best for?

Sea buckthorn is well suited for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin, as well as skin with dark spots. For dry skin, Lovi rates MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask, Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule, and #ootd Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum as Superior fits.

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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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