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Sea buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Anti-aging. Antioxidant. Free radicals scavenger. Photoprotection. Wound healing. Antiseptic. Oil = Protects, nourishes and preserves skin's vitality. Recovers skin elasticity. Repairs and smoothes the skin. Moisturizing. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Antibacterial.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe and Central Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Ancient physicians used it to treat chronic diseases of the digestive and respiratory tract, liver, rheumatism and infectious skin lesions.

Curiosities

Curiosities

During the first World War, the dried fruits replaced vitamin C tablets.

Provital products

Provital products