I was recently asked to review a new product line from Sibu Beauty, a company that uses Himalayan sea buckthorn in their beauty products.  The package of three products arrived at my door, and I must admit, I was a little sceptical at first.  After reading their literature, and having done some research about sea buckthorn in the past, I was anxious to see the results of these product claims.

The first item that came was a liquid supplement called Revitalize and Renew.  This refreshing and pleasantly tasting drink claims to be loaded with essential Omega fatty acids 3, 6 and 9 and also Omega 7 which is vital for cellular support and healthy hair, skin and nails.  I took an ounce or two of this supplement daily as part of the beauty regime.  What is important to note about this drink is that it is not 100% sea buckthorn juice.  It is a juice blend, so you’re not just getting the full concentration of the sea buckthorn juice.  I believe this is due to the fact that sea buckthorn juice is sour and not totally palatable without incorporating other flavours.  But it was a nice addition to my morning supplement ritual nonetheless.

The next product is a facial soap called Cleanse and Detox.  It claims to clean and condition the skin, inhibit bacterial growth, revitalize skin cells and promote tissue recovery and healing.  After a couple of weeks of using this soap, I saw my few blemishes disappear and my skin certainly felt clearer and softer.  I liked this soap a lot!

The beauty line also contains Cellular Support soft gel supplements.  These capsules are additional support to nourish and protect the body and to help promote healthy hair, nails and skin from the inside out!  I took the prescribed amount over a two week period and found that my nails grew faster and my skin felt softer overall.

The last product in this line is the facial cream Repair & Protect.  This is a very light moisturizer that comes in a pump vial.  It contains Omega 7 essential acids and helps to boost collagen production while it moisturizes and repairs and protects.  It rejuvenates sun damaged skin and protects against environmental stress.  It’s light, non greasy and absorbs readily into the skin to allow for quick make-up application.  I really liked this product too!

So, now you probably want to know how these products can claim to do all these terrific things.  Well, at risk of sounding too much like a sales pitch, because I’m not selling this product for this company, I will point out the benefits of sea buckthorn instead.  Sea buckthorn is really an amazing berry with many untapped nutrients and health benefits.  I think that it is due to these products using the various aspects of the berry, the juice, pulp, seed oil and leaves that they have managed to create a series of products that seem to achieve real benefits.

I certainly did see some real results while using these products.  But don’t just take my word for it, try it for yourself!  Let me know what you think.

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Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting San Mario farm located in Tuscany, Italy.  This farm has become famous for its Biodynamic cultivation of sea buckthorn berries.  What is sea buckthorn you ask?  These tiny orange-red berries (Latin name Hippophae Rhamnoides) are antioxidant and vitamin C powerhouses! 

Their pulp and seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids (Provitamin A) and vitamin E.  This composition helps protect the skin from UV radiation and free radical damage associated with signs of aging.  Sea buckthorn oil is featured in many natural cosmetic lines and is prized for its anti aging effects.  I like to purchase the small vials of pure oil and massage it into my skin at night, instead of night cream. 

The juice from the sea buckthorn berries contains among the highest levels of of beta-carotene and vitamins C and E of any fruit or vegetable, including oranges and lemons (vitamin C) and sunflower seeds and almonds (vitamin E).  I haven’t seen the juice available in health stores locally, but I managed to bring some with me from the farm.  It comes both in sweetened and unsweetened “natural” varieties.  Unsweetened has a slightly tart taste that might make you reluctant to swallow it as is.  However, when drizzled over yogurt or incorporated into a salad dressing, it becomes a fast favourite.

Try some soon!