What is Sea Buckthorn?

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a hardy shrub that grows in windswept, sandy
soils across Europe and Asia. Its bright orange berries are pressed into a richly pigmented
oil — naturally golden to deep amber — prized for skin and hair care because it’s unusually
dense in protective nutrients.

Topics Covered in This Guide

• A short History
• Why Our Beard Oil is Golden
• Hydrate Your Beard and Skin
• What It Does For Beards & Skins Underneath
• Why We Brought It Into Roots Edition
• How To Apply
• How We Differ

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A short history (and why it matters)

For centuries, Sea Buckthorn has been used in traditional medicines across Tibet, Mongolia, Siberia, and coastal Europe to soothe weather-beaten skin and support barrier repair. It evolved to protect life in harsh conditions — the exact resilience we want your beard and the skin beneath it.

Why our Beard Oil is golden (colour + viscosity, explained)

That golden hue isn’t dye. It’s nature.
Sea Buckthorn oil is packed with carotenoids (natural pigments), which give it a vivid
colour and a naturally thicker, richer feel (viscosity). Unrefined = more of those beneficial
compounds — that’s the point. We keep it raw so the goodness stays intact.
Golden in colour. Golden in standard.

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3. Hydrate Your Beard and Skin Daily

Sea Buckthorn brings a rare balance of lipids and antioxidants that beards love:

• Omega-7 (palmitoleic): supports skin barrier & softness at the follicle.
• Omega-3 & Omega-6: help maintain healthy feel and flexibility.
• Omega-9: contributes to a smooth, conditioning finish.
• Antioxidants: Vitamin E and polyphenols help defend against environmental stress.
• Carotenoids: the golden pigments linked with skin comfort and glow.
• Phytosterols: plant compounds associated with barrier support.

Translation: smoother strands, calmer skin, a more resilient beard.

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What it does for Beards & Skins underneath 

• Softens coarse hair so it’s easier to groom (less snag, less breakage)
• Feeds the skin beneath to help reduce dryness and that tight, itchy feeling.
• Improves the look of density by reducing flyaways and dryness-frizz.
• Helps protect against daily stress (weather, washing, friction).

Why we brought it into Roots Beard Oil (and how we balance it)

We chose Sea Buckthorn because it delivers high impact at low percentages — serious
nourishment without needing to flood your beard with product. In Roots Beard Oil, we
balance it with fast-absorbing, skin-friendly carriers so you get richness without greasiness.

• It’s the hero note that brings the golden colour and nutrient density.
• It’s balanced so it spreads easily, absorbs cleanly, and plays well with daily use.
• It’s kept unrefined to preserve the good stuff — we don’t chase “clear” for looks.

How to apply for best results (incl. grey/white beards)

• Start small: 2–3 drops for short/medium beards; 4–6 for longer
• Warm it up: rub between palms to thin the texture
• Massage to the roots: work into the skin under the beard first, then through the lengths
• Comb through: distribute evenly, then let it absorb
• Grey/white beards: because Sea Buckthorn is richly pigmented, use a light hand. Apply to damp beard, focus on skin first, then ends. The golden hue does not permanently stain hair it’s a natural tint that dissipates with correct dosing and washing.

How we differ from “clear” beard oils

Many clear oils are highly refined (pigments and beneficial compounds stripped out) or
padded with lightweight synthetics for slip and shine. They look neat in the bottle — but
you lose the very compounds that make a difference to feel and performance.
Our view is simple: we don’t remove function to improve optics.
Unrefined inputs. Real nutrition. 100ml per bottle so you can use it properly, every day.

Sea Buckthorn is the star, but great blends need great teammates:
Virgin Argan Oil: Rich in oleic and linoleic acids with natural vitamin E — helps soften
coarse hair, adds slip for easier comb-through, and leaves a low-shine finish.
Camellia (Tea Seed) Oil: A traditionally used hair oil in East Asia. Light, silky, and fast-
absorbing, it helps the blend penetrate quickly while leaving a smooth afterfeel.
Jojoba Oil: Structurally similar to skin’s natural sebum, excellent for scalp/skin comfort
under the beard. Helps balance dryness and contributes to a healthier-looking beard base.

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Crush the Itch, Grow with Confidence

Sea Buckthorn is our golden powerhouse for a reason: it brings real nourishment. We keep it unrefined, balance it with skin-smart carriers, and bottle it at 100ml so you can build a Routine that actually works.

Not watered down. Not backing down.
Built by founders, not factories.

Explore the Roots Beard Oil — the golden standard of beard care.