Definition 

Sea buckthorn seed oil is a woody plant oil with both medicinal and food‑grade properties, obtained by low‑temperature extraction and cold pressing from the mature seeds of the sea buckthorn plant—distinct from sea buckthorn fruit oil. It boasts exceptionally high nutritional and bioactive value, earning it the nicknames “vitamin treasure house” and “soft gold.” Suitable for internal consumption to promote health and balance, it can also be applied topically to repair and nourish the skin, making it a premium functional nutritional oil. 

Nutritional Information (per 100 g of cold-pressed sea buckthorn seed oil) 

1. Fatty acid composition 
• Linoleic acid (ω-6): 30%–35% 
• Oleic acid (ω-9): 28%–32% 
• Alpha-linolenic acid (ω-3): 25%–30% 
• Saturated fatty acids: approximately 6%–8% 
• Balanced ratio of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids 
2. Unique Core Nutrients 
• Extremely high in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K 
• Rich in seabuckthorn flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, and terpenes 
• Carotenoids, lycopene, phytosterols 
• Superoxide dismutase (SOD) – a powerful antioxidant 
• Zero cholesterol, rich in trace elements such as zinc, selenium, and magnesium 

Product Efficacy 

Internal Health Preservation 
1. Nourishes and protects the stomach, repairing the gastric mucosa: Sea buckthorn flavonoids safeguard the gastric lining, alleviating gastritis, heartburn, bloating, and peptic ulcers, while improving spleen‑stomach deficiency. 
2. Protects the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, regulates blood lipids, lowers LDL cholesterol, softens blood vessels, and prevents thrombosis, thereby helping to prevent hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease. 
3. Supports liver health, promotes hepatocyte repair, helps alleviate alcohol‑induced liver damage, and reduces liver injury; ideal for those who frequently stay up late or consume alcohol. 
4. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune‑boosting: SOD plus flavonoids scavenge free radicals, exert anti-inflammatory and anti‑aging effects, and enhance the body’s resistance. 
5. Relieves cough and moistens the lungs, regulates qi and transforms phlegm, alleviating chronic cough, dry throat, and tracheal discomfort; ideal for those with lung dryness during autumn and winter. 
6. Regulates metabolism, combats fatigue, and helps alleviate physical weakness and exhaustion; addresses deficiencies in qi and blood; and supports postoperative recovery and conditioning. 
Topical skincare repair 
1. Repairs damaged skin, soothes sensitive skin, reduces redness and telangiectasia, addresses hormone‑induced facial issues, and alleviates seasonal peeling. 
2. Lightens acne marks, pigmentation, and dullness; provides antioxidant protection to inhibit melanin production, brightens skin tone, and fades dark spots and blemishes. 
3. Burns and scalds; promotes wound healing and reduces scarring. 
4. Nourishes and combats aging, diminishes fine lines with deep hydration, firms and reduces wrinkles, and improves dry‑line appearance. 

Application Areas 

• Food applications: This is a functional health‑promoting oil that can be taken directly or mixed with warm water; it is also suitable for cold salads and low‑temperature seasoning, and is commonly used in health‑focused dietary therapy. 
• Health foods: Rich in seabuckthorn flavonoids, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins, they offer antioxidant benefits, help regulate the gastrointestinal tract, support liver health, protect the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, and boost immunity. They are commonly formulated as soft capsules, oral liquids, and other dietary supplements. 
• Food industry: Used as a nutritional and functional additive to fortify beverages, baked goods, confectionery, functional foods, and meal-replacement products, while also enhancing flavor profiles. 
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Added to skincare products, face masks, reparative creams, and hair care formulations, it delivers anti-inflammatory soothing, skin‑repairing, post‑acne mark‑lightening, moisturizing and anti‑aging, as well as barrier‑restoring benefits. 
• Pharmaceuticals and topical applications: Can serve as a raw material for traditional Chinese medicine, a base for medicinal ointments and wound‑healing formulations, and is used for mucosal repair, skin wound healing, and related rehabilitation support.