Sea buckthorn oil is an excellent remedy, widely used for burns due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect .
Sea buckthorn promotes rapid tissue healing and has analgesic properties.
Sea buckthorn oil can be easily found in almost every pharmacy; its price is affordable for everyone . This partly explains its popularity in the treatment of chemical, thermal and radiation burns and other skin disorders.
Composition and principle of action
Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from ripe sea buckthorn berries.
The product contains fatty acids, vitamin A, carotene, phospholipids and tocopherol.
The mass fraction of vitamin C in the oil exceeds the percentage in lemons and other citrus fruits, which are traditionally considered the main sources of ascorbic acid.
Tannins and phytoncides provide not only a noticeable therapeutic effect, but also allow it to be used as a prophylactic agent.
All of these substances have a complex effect on the skin during thermal damage.
Positive effects when treating burns with sea buckthorn oil:
Antibacterial
Sea buckthorn oil is excellent in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms, suppressing their activity on damaged areas of the skin.
Regenerating
Microelements and vitamins activate metabolic processes and help accelerate recovery at the cellular level.
Anti-inflammatory
The components contained in the oil relieve tissue swelling and also have an anti-inflammatory effect, which as a result contributes to the rapid restoration of the integrity of the skin and provides a noticeable analgesic effect.
The drug is successfully used for thermal or chemical burns and eliminates skin irritations caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Healing properties
The widespread use of this natural product is explained by the high content of organic acids and trace elements. It contains tocopherols (vitamin E), stearins, vitamins A and K, glycerin, large amounts of vitamin C, phospholipids, carotene and other beneficial substances.
Thanks to its components, sea buckthorn oil for burns has truly magical properties and has the following effects:
- antibacterial - promotes rapid healing of wounds, suppression of infections that occur on the affected surface;
- anti-inflammatory - cleanses the skin of pustules, removes purulent masses;
- can reduce burn swelling, increase the firmness and elasticity of damaged vessels, accelerates blood flow;
- regenerating - helps to form new cells in replacement tissues in the shortest possible time;
- wound healing - accelerates the healing process of wounds, heals long-term non-healing ulcers;
- stimulating - activates metabolic processes in cells;
- painkiller - quickly eliminates pain;
- restorative - makes the skin elastic and smooth, returning it to its previous appearance.
As a result of using this oil, scars and scars do not remain on the skin.
About the benefits of sea buckthorn oil
Beneficial properties of sea buckthorn oil:
- bactericidal effect;
- rapid anti-inflammatory effect;
- analgesic effect;
- cleansing tissues of purulent secretions;
- regeneration of long-term non-healing skin ulcerations and wounds;
- strengthening blood vessels;
- acceleration of epidermal cell regeneration;
- UV protection;
- promotes restoration of tissue trophism at the cellular level;
- strengthening the immune system.
Indications for use
Sea buckthorn oil is recommended for internal and external use in the treatment of burns, radio and radiation treatment of the skin and mucous membranes.
Sea buckthorn oil is recommended for use for minor burns that are accompanied by redness, pain and swelling.
When applied to burned areas, the product acts on the skin as a weak analgesic and plays the role of a protective barrier against wound infection. For example, sea buckthorn oil for sunburn will relieve redness, moisturize and soften the skin. Pain and swelling will disappear within 20-24 hours.
Also, do not forget that it is not recommended to use oils in the first minutes after receiving a burn.
First, you need to cool the affected area to reduce the surface of the burn using ice or cold water, thereby providing mild pain relief.
Any oil, including sea buckthorn, used immediately after a burn, prevents cooling of the affected area. Therefore, in this case, oil cannot be used as a first aid remedy.
However, in the second phase of treatment, this drug has a powerful effect due to its ability to promote granulation and epithelization of damaged skin. The use of sea buckthorn oil in complex therapy allows you to avoid scars, blemishes, scars and other marks on the skin.
Use Cases
Sea buckthorn oil is used not only for thermal burns, but also in cases of damage to the skin by alkalis and concentrated acids.
Among other things, it helps eliminate irritations on the surface of the skin resulting from sunburn. Sea buckthorn fruit oil does not cause allergic reactions, which makes it an indispensable remedy for treating children.
The drug also effectively fights acne.
In the instructions for use you can find clear recommendations that must be followed to achieve the maximum positive effect.
Contraindications: there are exceptions!
Any medicinal plant, if used incorrectly or not in compliance with the dosage, can bring not only visible benefits, but also significant harm, so even sea buckthorn has contraindications for use.
The main thing is individual intolerance to the components, which is an absolute and only contraindication for both internal and external use. The high content of biologically active substances can cause allergic reactions, especially with excessive consumption of berries and oil, which completely excludes the use of sea buckthorn oil as a way to heal skin from burns.
When used externally, burning and irritation may occur. If they become strong, it is necessary to abandon sea buckthorn and any medicines based on it.
Where can I find the drug?
Sea buckthorn oil is available for sale in any pharmacy; It can also be obtained at home.
The oil can be stored for a long time and will not be superfluous in your home medicine cabinet. You can prepare a medicinal composition from ripe sea buckthorn berries by squeezing the juice.
The resulting liquid is infused for a day to obtain an oily layer, which should be carefully removed and stored at a temperature of 3-7 degrees above zero.
How to use the oil?
Sea buckthorn oil is effective for first and second degree burns.
Areas of damage are treated with this product to reduce pain and prevent the penetration of pathogens.
Sea buckthorn oil for sunburn
For sunburn, sea buckthorn oil is the best option for eliminating swelling and hyperemia within two to three days.
First, a sterile bandage or napkin is soaked in oil, after which it is carefully applied to the damaged area of the skin. To prevent the development of an inflammatory process, you can first treat the burn area with hydrogen peroxide.
In case of burns by ultraviolet rays, sea buckthorn oil should be pre-sterilized, for which you can use a water bath.
If there is hair on the wound, it is removed, the edges of the wound are disinfected with iodine, and only after that they begin treatment with sea buckthorn oil.
The napkin is fixed with a bandage or adhesive tape. For second-degree burns, the effectiveness of the oil can be increased by changing the dressing frequently (every 2-3 hours). Healing of first and second degree burns occurs in 10-12 days.
Sea buckthorn oil for sunburn on the face
On the face, burn areas can be carefully lubricated with a cotton swab or gauze swab soaked in oil.
Burns caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight are often accompanied by the formation of blisters, which can only be opened in a medical hospital, since self-remediation significantly increases the risk of infection.
Treatment of burns of varying degrees
If the thermal injury to the skin qualifies as a 1st degree burn, applying oil to the affected area will reduce pain. Apply the sea buckthorn bandage for 8-10 days, provided there is no suppuration or inflammation. For 2nd degree burns, it may be necessary to open the blisters - not at home, but in the sterile conditions of a hospital. Grade 3-4 injuries are characterized by deep damage to the skin and tissue. Treating them is the job of medical professionals; sea buckthorn extract is allowed in accordance with the recommendations of doctors.
Sea buckthorn effectively helps speed up healing for both thermal and other types of burns: electrical (from lightning strikes, touching wiring), chemical (after exposure to acids), radiation (received by cancer patients during radiation therapy). Sea buckthorn heals and accelerates the regeneration of affected tissues. For esophageal cancer, you can also take sea buckthorn oil orally 2-3 times a day, 0.5 tbsp. l. during the irradiation period, after – 3 weeks.
For sun damage, sea buckthorn oil extract will speed up the healing process, soften the skin surface, and stop peeling. If the injury is caused by boiling water, the affected area of the body must first be treated with hydrogen peroxide or another antiseptic, then lubricated with oil or applied. Use for 4-5 days. For injured facial skin, an open method of treating shallow burns is used: regularly lubricate with a cotton swab moistened with orange balm. Do it 2 times a day for a week.
Use of sea buckthorn oil during pregnancy and lactation
The natural composition of this medicine will help with skin burns both during pregnancy and lactation.
However, when planning pregnancy, as well as in the first trimester, the use of sea buckthorn oil should be approached with caution, since excess vitamins A and E can have a negative effect on the fetus .
Sea buckthorn fruit oil for burns can be used for children from the first days of life - in the form of sterile dressings or lubricants.
How to use sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil is actively used in the complex treatment of burn lesions of the skin and internal organs, and for mild burns monotherapy is acceptable.
External use
Externally, the product is used in the form of applications with oil. For burns and radiation injuries of the skin, the surface pre-treated with antibiotics and lidocaine solution is generously lubricated with sea buckthorn oil and covered with a gauze bandage, which should be changed once a day. Treatment continues until the wound granulates.
Internal use of oil
For oral use, it is recommended to take 1 tsp. two or three times a day, before meals.
Against cracks of various etiologies
Microenemas made from chamomile decoction with the addition of sea buckthorn oil help with cracks in the anus
- Cracked nipples may appear during breastfeeding. In this case, it is necessary to moisten a sterile napkin in sea buckthorn oil and apply it to the breast in the intervals between feedings of the child and at night, fixing it with a bandage or bandage until complete healing.
- Anal fissures are treated with microenemas with chamomile infusion and sea buckthorn oil.
The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and 50-60 ml of the composition is taken into a syringe, after which it is injected into the rectum (the procedure should be done in the evenings). You need to keep the product inside for as long as possible. The course of treatment lasts 2 weeks. You can also lubricate the cracks with sea buckthorn oil 2-3 times a day until complete recovery. - If cracks appear on your hands and fingers, you should first hold your palms in a warm bath and dry them, and then rub heated sea buckthorn oil into the problem areas and put on cotton gloves. The procedure should be carried out overnight until the cracks heal.
- You can get rid of cracked heels with a compress of sea buckthorn oil. Before going to bed, you will need to apply gauze soaked in the product to your heels, securing it with plastic wrap. You should wear warm socks on top. By morning, the cracks usually heal.
- Sea buckthorn oil also helps with cracked lips.
To get rid of them, you need to take a piece of cotton wool, apply a little oil on it and lubricate your lips. Repeat the procedure 3-4 times a day.
