April 17, 2025

Not Goji. Not Acai. Better.

Let’s talk about a tiny berry that’s been quietly transforming skin while goji and acai were busy showing off. Sea buckthorn may not be the most famous fruit in the skincare aisle—but it's about to be your new obsession, especially if you’re dealing with sensitive skin, dryness, fine lines, or just want that fresh, luminous lit-from-within glow.

This bright orange berry isn’t just cute—it’s clinically stacked. Hydration, anti-ageing, collagen support, and barrier repair? She does it all.

What Is Sea Buckthorn?

Despite the oceanic name, sea buckthorn is actually a hardy shrub that grows in some of the harshest conditions on earth—from dry, salty soils to icy river valleys. It thrives where other plants fail, which already tells you: it’s built different.

Its vibrant berries have been used for centuries in traditional Polish, Russian, and Tibetan medicine. I first came across them as a kid in Poland, where the berries grow wild near the Baltic coast and along riversides. My grandmother swore by sea buckthorn oil for skin healing, winter immunity, and the kind of homemade syrups and nalewka (fruit-infused vodka) you only appreciate once you’re older.

From childhood remedies to modern formulations, its magic hasn’t changed—I’ve just brought it into the lab.

Skin Benefits of Sea Buckthorn

If you have dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, or want to strengthen your barrier and slow the signs of ageing—sea buckthorn is your new skincare secret weapon.

Here’s what makes it so special:

✨ 1. Omega Fatty Acids: ALL. FOUR. OF THEM.

Sea buckthorn is one of the only plant sources in the world to naturally contain omega 3, 6, 7, and 9. This full-spectrum lineup supports:

Barrier repair and moisture retention
Calming inflammation and soothing redness
Deep hydration without heaviness
Boosting elasticity and preventing fine lines

That’s not just good—that’s iconic.

✨ 2. 10x More Vitamin C Than Oranges

Yep. You read that right. Sea buckthorn is a vitamin C powerhouse, helping to:

Brighten dull skin
Stimulate collagen production
Protect against free radical damage (aka pollution, UV, stress)

Perfect if you’re looking to fade pigmentation, reduce dullness, or prevent signs of ageing.

✨ 3. Beta-Carotene for Radiance

That bold orange colour? It’s pure beta-carotene, a natural antioxidant that gives your skin a healthy, golden glow—without the sun damage.

✨ 4. Antioxidants + Skin-Calming Phytosterols

Sea buckthorn is rich in flavonoids, sterols, and vitamin E, which help:

Protect the skin barrier
Reduce inflammation and flare-ups (ideal for eczema or rosacea-prone skin)
Improve firmness and tone over time

Is Sea Buckthorn Good for Sensitive Skin?

Absolutely. Thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory properties, sea buckthorn oil helps calm irritation, reduce redness, and repair the skin barrier. It's perfect for:

Sensitive and reactive skin types
Rosacea and redness
Post-sun skin
Dry, flaky patches
Ageing skin that’s lost its bounce

Basically, if your skin is feeling tired, tight, or testy, sea buckthorn will wrap it in a soft, healing glow.

Can You Eat It?

Yes, and it’s good for your body and your skin. Sea buckthorn is used in everything from herbal teas to vitamin-rich jams and immune-boosting syrups. In Eastern Europe, people even make nalewka—a tangy fruit liqueur that’s basically fermented skincare with a buzz.

Raw, it’s extremely tart—like lemon’s wilder cousin. But sweetened or warmed? Chef’s kiss.

Just don’t slather it on without checking the mirror... (podcast about my Oompa Loompa incident is here: Grandma’s Secret: Sea Buckthorn & The Oompa Loompa Incident).

Why We Put It in Our Radiance Booster Serum

When I created our Radiance Booster Serum, I knew I wanted something that was:

Nutrient-dense
Naturally active
And deeply rooted in European botanical tradition

Sea buckthorn is all of that—and more. It hydrates, heals, and visibly boosts glow, while helping to prevent wrinkles, protect the skin barrier, and support overall skin resilience.

It’s skincare with story. Science meets tradition. And the results? Glowing.

Ready to Glow?

Our Radiance Booster Serum was designed to bring you the full power of sea buckthorn—plus other high-performance botanicals that nourish, protect, and restore radiance.

💛 Ideal for sensitive skin, dry skin, and mature skin
💛 Helps reduce wrinkles, smooth texture, and brighten
💛 100% natural, Australian-made, and glow-guaranteed

✨ Shop Radiance Booster Serum here
✨ Follow us @theverygoodgoo for more skincare secrets, folklore facts, and botanical wisdom from the wild

🎧 P.S. Want to hear the whole juicy story?
I recorded a podcast episode all about sea buckthorn—its wild heritage, skincare superpowers, and that time I turned into an Oompa Loompa at my grandma’s house.
👉 Listen here: Grandma’s Secret: Sea Buckthorn & The Oompa Loompa Incident