Sea-Buckthorn Oil

Sea-buckthorn oil is extracted from the fruit and seeds of the Hippophae rhamniodes plant. The plant possesses a number of active ingredients that are commonly used in many cosmetic products to give skin a healthy appearance. It is especially useful in treating dry, flaky or ageing skin due to its unique unsaturated fatty acid composition, which includes, palmitoleic acid (omega-7) and gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6). It is able to easily pass through the epidermis, softening skin and improving elasticity. The gamma-linoleic acid is converted to prostaglandins, offering protection against infection, allergies and inflammation resulting in anti-ageing and improving the appearance of scars and enhancing wound healing.

Clinical Trial Results

This double-blind clinical study compared 30 patients using a 2% topical licorice gel preparation and 30 patients suing a placebo over a two-week period. The results showed the licorice extract could be considered as an effective agent for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Key Benefits:

-Inhibits tyroisinase, the enzyme responsible for producing pigmentation following UV exposure

- Contains liquiritin, a compound that helps reverse melanin discoloration in the skin

- Acts as an anti-inflammatory
agent that can reduce redness, irritation and swelling

- Effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, eczema and acne

- Acts as an antioxidant
to protect the skin from oxidative damage

- May help reduce and regulate oil production

Adding Oat to Your Routine

If you are struggling with ?, or simply want skin to look a little brighter and more even toned, licorice is a great ingredient to incorporate into your routine. It's also a natural alternative to chemical brighteners and is really gentle on inflamed skin. You can find oat kernal extract in our Postbiotic Ceramide Oil Cleanser, Postbiotic Ceramide Gentle Cleanser, Postbiotic Ceramide Essence Toner, Postbiotic Ceramide Active Serum and Postbiotic Ceramide Active Moisturiser

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