Most people have heard of the essential fatty-acids Omega 3, 6 and 9—they’re likely already included in your daily supplement routine. But there’s a critical Omega fatty-acid commonly missing from the list: Omega 7.
Sea buckthorn has been found to contain high levels of Omega 7, and the oil from its berry and seed have been used for more than 1,300 years to promote health of the skin. Sea buckthorn is a deciduous shrub that produces a tiny but resilient fruit. The shrub produces an array of powerful nutrients, including Omega 7 as well as 3, 6 and 9. These nutrients help the plant resist the harsh weather conditions (such as high-salt atmosphere and high altitudes) of it’s environment.
The key source of sea buckthorn’s lauded skin support properties comes from a specific Omega-7 fatty acid, palmitoleic acid. This acid is a naturally-occurring component of healthy skin and is a highly effective antioxidant. It provides strong anti-aging support because of its ability to rein in free radicals. In addition to being vital to collagen production, this main constituent of sea buckthorn is also a strong emollient—a substance that soothes and moisturizes the skin and promotes the regeneration of tissue.
Sea buckthorn is available orally and topically, and our customers have found both forms helpful for dry skin and other problem skin conditions. At Bare Essentials Natural Market we carry sea buckthorn from New Chapter in oral form. Sibu makes both an oral supplement and an effective skin care line.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Bare Essentials Natural Market is Western North Carolinas premier independent natural products market. We offer a complete line of organic and natural grocery and personal care items, whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathic medicines and specialty supplements.


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