When new products hit the health shelves, it’s always fascinating to look into the science and see what they can actually do for us. While sea buckthorn oil has been trusted for centuries by traditional health practitioners, many of us are only just discovering its remarkable benefits.

Packed with protective antioxidants and flavonoids, sea buckthorn oil offers natural support for our immune system to help fight off everyday infections. It is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, boasting a full spectrum of Omegas 3, 6, 7, and 9. In fact, sea buckthorn is popular for containing the highest concentration of rare Omega-7 found anywhere in the plant kingdom.

One of its most impressive therapeutic qualities is how directly it targets the delicate mucosal membranes throughout our body. If you suffer from dry, burning, or red eyes, finding real relief can be tough. Sea buckthorn oil capsules work from the inside out to calm the underlying inflammation that causes dry eyes in the first place. While dry eye symptoms often naturally increase as we age, they are also heavily triggered by wearing contact lenses, spending long hours on digital screens, or facing harsh sun, wind, and air conditioning.

This deep hydrating action extends to internal tissue care as well. For women dealing with vaginal dryness, sea buckthorn capsules provide an effective, non-messy oral alternative to topical creams. The abundant Omega-7 in sea buckthorn oil helps lubricate the vaginal walls, nourish tissue integrity, and soothe inflammation. In a 2014 clinical trial of 116 post-menopausal women, taking 3,000 mg of sea buckthorn oil daily led to significant, measurable improvements in vaginal moisture, elasticity, and tissue health ⁽¹⁾.

That same hydration power makes a dramatic difference for dry mouth. Omega-7 is critical for maintaining the mucosal linings inside our mouth. When Omega-7 levels drop, these delicate tissues dry out, creating that uncomfortable, persistent parched feeling. Supplementing with sea buckthorn capsules restores essential nourishment to keep oral tissues naturally moist and comfortable.

Finally, sea buckthorn oil is a complete game-changer for your skin. As skin matures, it naturally loses elasticity, but the unique plant lipids in sea buckthorn help restore bounce, calm redness, and accelerate cellular renewal. Whether taken internally in capsules or applied topically, its rich mix of Omegas 3, 6, 7, and 9 works to strengthen your natural skin barrier and lock in essential moisture. Combining daily capsules with your favourite sea buckthorn skincare routine gives mature or dry skin the ultimate inside-out protection it needs to stay radiant.

Curious about seabuckthorn? Drop into Go Vita, Your Health Shop at 5 North Street, Batemans Bay. You can also call us on (02) 4472 9737 or visit us online at www.govitabatemansbay.com.au. Don’t miss our weekly segment on 2EC radio, where Marianne and Go Vita’s Nutritionist Marianne chat about health and wellness with Kimmi Saker every Wednesday after 12.30pm.

References

1. Larmo, P. S., Yang, B., Hyssälä, J., Kallio, H. P., & Erkkola, R. (2014). Effects of sea buckthorn oil intake on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Maturitas, 79(3), 316–321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.07.010