Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) is a spiny shrub or tree with bright red or yellow berries native to Europe and the northern regions of Asia. These berries are said to be the single highest source of vitamin C, vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids, and beta-carotene which gives them their bright color. Because of this, the oil is well known for its use on the skin. Mahalo is using organic sea buckthorn oil that extracted from the fruit using CO2 extraction method.

Sea Buckthorn Oil is reputed to be one of the best sources of natural antioxidants due to the high content of Vitamin C. Anti-oxidants like vitamin E and beta-carotene effectively combat wrinkles, dryness, and other symptoms of dry, aged skin. This oil is also used to promote healing of burns, eczema, radiation injury ulcers and small cuts or wounds. This healing effect is due to the beta-carotene (pro-vitamin-A) that is in Sea-Buckthorn oil. In addition, the UV-spectrum of the oil shows a moderate absorption in the UV-B range which makes sea-buckthorn derived products attractive for sun care cosmetics. Aromatherapists have credited it with reducing wrinkles, regenerating skin cells, and for promoting the healing of skin injuries such as burns, sunburns, wounds and eczema.

Supercritical CO2 method extracts herbal active substances, sensitive flavors and fragrances with a gentle, natural and clean method, safe for the environment. CO2 extracts offer the most authentic plant properties and natural flavor, a fresher fragrance and a superior activity.

Turmeric, with its anti-inflammatory and redness reducing properties, can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions including eczema, allergic hives, and even chicken pox! It helps heal and prevent dry skin, and to slow the skin aging process, and is used to diminish wrinkles, keep skin supple and improve skin’s elasticity.

Avocado butter leaves your skin soft and supple. It also helps in soothing the skin effectively. The fruit protects the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. They contain many vitamins such as Vitamin C, A and E, which is essential for the skin. It hydrates all the skin types.

Cayenne pepper (capsaicin) has many amazing properties that help relieve pain, strengthen your cardiovascular system, lower you blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and increasing your metabolism. It is truly a super herb that can be both ingested and applied topically.

Tamanu oil has been thoroughly researched, and the conclusive evidence on its ability to heal damaged skin is overwhelming. Its benefits are notable for scarring, stretch marks, minor cuts and abrasions, rashes, sores, and much more.