How to Use Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sea Buckthorn Oil is incredibly potent, and in use for hair it is best treated as an essential oil — meaning you will get the most benefit and value by mixing it with a complimentary carrier oil for use. Coconut, jojoba, hemp, olive, grapeseed, and sweet almond are all great options. But be warned, it does not have the most pleasant of smells. Combining with other carrier and essential oils will help mask the smell and make it more tolerable.
Sea Buckthorn Oil can be purchased at many online retailers. I purchase my Life Flo brand of Sea Buckthorn Oil from Vitamin Shoppe for $17.
Scalp Massage & Pre-Poo
For a stimulating scalp massage and pre-poo, mix:
- 1oz Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil
- 1oz Cold Pressed Virgin Olive Oil
- 10 drops Sea Buckthorn Oil
- 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Massage into the scalp and work through the length of your hair. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour then continue your wash day regimen as usual.
Scalp Treatment
If you suffer from psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, or Eczema–use this soothing blend on your skin and scalp. This blend will help ease itching, and may even slow scalp flaking.
Ingredients
- 1oz Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel (I recommend Thayer’s”>
- 1/2oz Glycerin
- 8 drops Sea Buckthorn Oil
Directions
Mix all of the ingredients and shake well. It will be runny, so applying a little at a time to the desired areas using a dropper is best. Be sure to rub it into your scalp or skin well, to avoid staining from the Sea Buckthorn Oil.
Easy DIY Conditioner
For extra conditioning, add 5 – 10 drops of Sea Buckthorn Oil to your favorite regular and deep conditioners. Be careful at all times when handling Sea Buckthorn Oil — it can temporarily stain clothing, surfaces, and even your skin a deep orange, which is why diluting it (like in the recipes above”> is recommended. Alternatively, this Aubrey Organics Sea Buckthorn Leave-In Conditioner already contains the oil as an ingredient.
Vitamin Supplement
If you want to kick the benefits of Sea Buckthorn up a notch, taking a supplement is always an option. I personally take the Solaray Super Omega 3-7-9, which has been working exceptionally well to combat my scalp psoriasis. Since incorporating the Sea Buckthorn-based omega into my vitamin regimen, my scalp health has drastically improved, which has translated into less flakes, less breakage, and less-complicated wash days.
Will you be incorporating Sea Buckthorn Oil into your regimen? Let us know.
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