Sea buckthorn oil deeply hydrates, calms redness, and fades scars while balancing oily and sensitive skin. Its rare omega-7, vitamin C, and antioxidants support smoother, brighter, more resilient facial skin without clogging pores or leaving a greasy film.

At Legend’s Creek Farm, we’ve seen firsthand how sea buckthorn oil transforms skin. This vibrant, nutrient-rich oil is packed with omega-7, vitamin C, and 190+ plant compounds that help fade scars, reduce redness, and strengthen your skin’s barrier.

Our own approach blends both seed and fruit oils, sourced from the only USDA-certified Himalayan importer, and uses CO₂ extraction to keep every nutrient intact. 

Keep reading to see exactly how sea buckthorn works on the face, what makes it different, and how to use it for the healthiest, brightest skin of your life, if you’re ready for a deeper dive.

What Is Sea Buckthorn Oil, and Why It Belongs on Your Face

Despite the name, sea buckthorn doesn’t come from the sea. It’s a hardy shrub that grows in high-altitude regions like the Himalayas, producing bright orange berries rich in skin-repairing nutrients.

The oil used for skincare comes from either the berries (fruit oil) or seeds (seed oil), and at Legend’s Creek Farm, we use both. Why? Because each offers different benefits:

• Fruit oil delivers potent antioxidants and surface hydration.
• Seed oil penetrates deeper, supporting long-term repair and barrier strength.

This dual-extraction approach ensures full-spectrum benefits in every drop of our facial oil, without compromise.

Sea Buckthorn Oil Skin Benefits: Why It Works So Well

Sea buckthorn oil isn’t a trendy filler, it’s a deeply functional botanical known for its ability to repair, hydrate, and balance skin. Here’s what it can help with:

Dry, Dehydrated Skin

Its rare omega-7 fatty acids and ceramide-supporting lipids deeply moisturize without clogging pores. Customers use it during harsh winters or after retinol use to calm flaking and irritation.

Redness, Irritation, and Rosacea

High in anti-inflammatory flavonoids and vitamin E, it reduces visible redness and strengthens the skin barrier over time. Some even apply it around the nose to prevent chafing during colds.

Acne-Prone or Reactive Skin

It calms breakouts, supports healing, and balances oil production, while remaining non-comedogenic. Still, we recommend patch testing if you're highly sensitive or oily.

Fine Lines, Dullness, and Elasticity

With 190+ bioactive nutrients, this oil fades dark spots, boosts elasticity, and brightens skin tone, making it a natural choice for anti-aging routines.

How to Use Sea Buckthorn Oil for Your Face (Without Guesswork)

We believe skincare should be simple, not 15 steps deep. Here’s how to use sea buckthorn oil in a way that makes sense:

Use it at night

Apply 2–3 drops after cleansing and before bed. Its golden hue works best overnight, plus that’s when your skin repairs itself.

Apply to slightly damp skin

Damp skin helps the oil absorb quickly, delivering nutrients deeper without leaving a greasy layer.

Use as often as your skin likes

Dry or mature skin? Use daily. Oily or acne-prone? Try 2–3x per week. You don’t need much to see results.

Layer it (or don’t)

You can use it on its own, or layer it over a water-based serum or under moisturizer. It also plays well with gua sha or facial massage tools.

When Sea Buckthorn Works

• Your skin is dry, reactive, or feels tight after cleansing.
• You’re dealing with barrier damage from actives or weather.
• You’ve struggled to find an oil that doesn’t leave a film or trigger breakouts.
• You want a natural option that fades scars and brightens skin.

Can You Use It Around the Eyes, Under Makeup, or While Pregnant?

Around the eyes? Yes, with care. It can reduce crow’s feet and dryness, but always patch test and avoid the lash line.

Under makeup? Yes. A few drops absorb quickly and can prep skin for smoother foundation.

During pregnancy or breastfeeding? Topical use is generally safe, especially with a clean formula like ours. Still, check with your doctor for added reassurance.

Sea Buckthorn Oil vs. Other Face Oils: What Makes Ours Different

We didn’t rush this formula. It’s taken years of testing and feedback to get it right.

• Both seed + fruit oil for full-spectrum skin repair.
• CO₂ extraction for better nutrient retention.
• USDA-certified Himalayan sourcing.
• Blended with St. John's Wort for inflammation relief.
• Non-greasy, fast-absorbing texture.
• No synthetic fillers, fragrances, or gimmicks.

Results You Can Feel And See

Featured Product: Sea Buckthorn Salve

Our customers consistently tell us their skin becomes:

• Visibly calmer within days.
• Brighter and more even-toned within 2–3 weeks.
• Less reactive to stress or weather.
• Plumper, smoother, and more hydrated overall.

Internal vs. External Use: Which Actually Helps Your Skin?

For skin benefits, topical is best.

While internal supplements may support overall wellness, applying sea buckthorn directly to the skin delivers faster, targeted results where they’re needed most.

What to Do If You’re Ready to Try It

Most people come to sea buckthorn oil because they’ve tried everything else, and nothing has really worked. If that’s you, here’s what we suggest.

If you’re ready to try sea buckthorn the way it’s meant to be used, pure, potent, and thoughtfully formulated, we invite you to try it our way.

Start with our Sea Buckthorn Herbal Salve. Gentle enough for daily use. Strong enough for real results.