The sea buckthorn berry, a very valuable and versatile crop in China, is now making its mark in the West in improving liver function, supporting and healing the gastrointestinal system, reducing cardio risk factors, aiding in treatment of cancer and healing skin injuries. The rare blend of nutrients in sea buckthorn is also exactly what the doctor ordered to rejuvenate the skin, and it is the perfect adjunct to your natural skin care treatment arsenal. A good skin care regimen treats from the inside and protects on the outside, so include a shielding lotion in the mix.

Sea buckthorn has all the ingredients you need to treat from the inside. In addition to containing very high levels of Vitamin C, flavonoids, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, folic acid, carotenoids and fatty acids - the exact natural skin care treatment ingredients you look for if you want healthy skin that looks great and resists aging - it is one of only two plant sources for palmitoleic acid: a component of the skin. It is used to treat burns, ulcerations and infections, blocks UV rays, has emollient properties and promotes regeneration of tissues. It isn't any wonder that sea buckthorn is now being touted as a cure-all for anyone with dry skin, eczema and a host of other skin problems.

Although sea buckthorn has not yet made it to the mainstream, it can be found in many health food stores and through the Internet. Make sure that whichever products you choose are otherwise natural - don't bother getting something that contains sea buckthorn if it also has toxic or harsh ingredients - and you'll have one more natural skin care treatment product that really gets results.

To complete your skin care regimen you have to protect your skin from harmful chemicals in the environment, so choose a shielding lotion to keep these nutrients in the skin and block external irritants that can dry and age your skin.