Sea buckthorn oil is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for the body. This article will tell you about useful properties, the rules for choosing sea buckthorn oil, its application in cosmetology, etc.
Sea-buckthorn - a prickly, unpretentious plant with a small amount of foliage and an abundance of bright orange berries. Sea buckthorn has long been firmly established in the garden and garden areas and has become indispensable for solving many health problems. But fresh sea buckthorn is not always available and not for everyone. Therefore, an alternative was found in the form of an oil. Oil is sea-buckthorn, properties and application - the focus of the article.
Useful properties of sea-buckthorn oil
Like the fresh sea-buckthorn, sea buckthorn oil contains a lot of vitamins and minerals: vitamins C (ascorbic acid), P (bioflavonoids), B1, B2, B9 (folic acid), A, E, K, P, iron, magnesium, manganese, boron, sulfur, aluminum, silicon, titanium and others. Due to such a rich variety of useful substances, sea buckthorn oil is a biostimulating, restoring, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial agent. In addition, the oil is an excellent regulator of the digestive system: it stimulates the production of pancreatic enzymes, reduces the level of gastric acidity, heals ulcers, and improves the proper functioning of the intestine.
From time to time, we all face immunity problems, there are constant colds, acute respiratory infections and ODS. Sea buckthorn oil is an excellent immunostimulating agent, and in addition, accelerates the recovery process for diseases such as rhinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and also with respiratory viral infections.
An important role is played by sea buckthorn oil in gynecology and proctology. For example, it is widely used in the treatment of erosion of the cervix, various cracks and damages of the female reproductive system. And it is also an indispensable component of the complex treatment of hemorrhoids.
Sea buckthorn oil destroys cholesterol and is therefore very popular in patients with arteriosclerosis.
The high effectiveness of sea buckthorn oil in the treatment of corneal defects and various forms of conjunctiva has been proven.
And, perhaps, the most famous property of sea buckthorn oil is the healing of all kinds of wounds, abrasions, cuts, burns, skin ulcers, pressure sores, frostbite, etc. Covering the wound, oil accelerates healing, while preventing wound infection and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria and microbes. Therefore, sea buckthorn oil is prescribed in the period of postoperative rehabilitation.
How correctly to apply sea buckthorn oil for different diseases?
First of all, before using it is necessary to make sure that you do not have contraindications, such as cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis. And also it is necessary to conduct an allergy test. To do this, apply a small amount of sea buckthorn oil on your hand, rub and leave for 10-15 minutes. If during this time there was no redness or itching, the probability of developing allergies is small.
In the absence of contraindications, sea buckthorn oil can be applied inside, outwardly or inward and outwardly simultaneously.
To strengthen the body's defenses, with beriberi and various colds, it is recommended to use 1 teaspoon of oil 2-3 times a day, 30-40 minutes before meals or an hour after. Also, with inflammation in the oral and nasal cavity (rhinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, maxillary sinusitis, respiratory viral infections) rinse and lubricate with sea buckthorn oil.
For problems with the work of the gastrointestinal tract and arteriosclerosis take 2 teaspoons 2-3 times a day also for 30-40 minutes. before meals or an hour after.
In gynecology and proctology, doctors prescribe local treatment. In most cases it is recommended to put a tampon moistened with sea buckthorn oil.
For various injuries of the skin, lubricate them with a cotton swab dipped in sea buckthorn oil, at least twice a day.
Application of sea buckthorn oil in cosmetology
- To restore damaged hair and scalp, mask from sea buckthorn oil is perfect. Can be used in a pure form or mixed with other oils, for example burdock or olive. Such masks, in addition to restoring beauty and healthy hair, can significantly accelerate hair growth.
- Sea buckthorn oil is perfectly suited as a massage oil. The oil will give the skin softness and velvety, saturating it with vitamins and minerals.
- Sea-buckthorn oil is recommended to use as a means of restoring the skin after sunbathing. In addition, it is believed that by lubricating the skin with this oil before the tanning session, you can give the skin a darker tone.
- With fading and flabby skin mask with the use of sea buckthorn oil are an indispensable tool. After a couple of weeks of application, a rejuvenating effect will be visible.
- Due to its bactericidal and antimicrobial properties, sea buckthorn oil is used to treat problem skin of the face, prone to various types of rashes.
How to choose the right sea-buckthorn oil?
It is worth paying special attention to the quality of sea buckthorn oil. If you make it yourself, then no doubt, this is a high-quality product. But getting it in the pharmacy, we can not be 100% sure that the content of the sea-buckthorn extract in the oil corresponds to the norm, and not the minimum. How to determine that the oil is the right consistency? Shake the vial and look at the light, the oil should be thick and uniform. And also pay attention to the price factor: the quality of sea buckthorn oil costing 50 rubles is always much lower than the quality of oil for 200-300 rubles. Pay attention also to the place of production of the oil. In Russia, the natural place of growth of the sea-buckthorn tree is the Altai Territory. Therefore, if the oil is made far from the Altai, this should cause suspicion: either the oil contains a small amount of sea-buckthorn, or during transportation the berries could deteriorate. In both cases, the oil will be practically useless.
Sea buckthorn oil is a real gift of nature not only for our health, but also for beauty. Choose it correctly and use it!