Fed up with dry eyes? Consider Sea buckthorn oil

Posted by Blooms The Chemist on 7 Aug 2026

Fed up with dry eyes? Consider Sea buckthorn oil


With recent reports revealing that 85% of Australian’s experience dry eyes (1), never have our eyes been in more need of support. If this is you, read on to learn more about how Sea buckthorn oil can help!

What is Sea buckthorn oil?

Harvested from the berry (fruit and seed), Sea buckthorn oil is well-known for its vividly orangey-red hue that is rich in a range of medicinal substances, particularly beneficial fatty acids including omega-3, 6, 7 and 9, as well as plant sterols, vitamin E and carotenoids.

Each of these active constituents provide their own benefits, however together they are responsible for Sea buckthorn oil’s therapeutic effects on skin and eye health.

 

How can Sea buckthorn oil help?

Sea buckthorn oil supports eye health and relieves dry eyes, with evidence showing that as little as 2g a day can attenuate markers of eye dryness and mediate associated redness (2)
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Intrigued by the thought of what this novel ingredient can do for you? Consider Herbs of Gold Sea Buckthorn Oil. It contains 100% pure, certified organic Omegia™ Sea buckthorn oil, a proprietary ingredient extracted from both the fruit and seed to provide a balance of omega-3, 6, 7 and 9 beneficial fatty acids. If you’re a plant-eater, you’ll also be delighted to know that Herbs of Gold Sea Buckthorn Oil is vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

 

What are some causes of dry eyes?

Being in close contact with the outside environment, the eyes are naturally more prone to dryness than any other part of the body. When the eyes lose more moisture than they can replace, they can become irritated, red and scratchy, which can leave you feeling frustrated!

On top of this, the risk of experiencing dry eyes may be more prevalent if you’re of advanced age, wear contact lenses, are sensitive to dry and cold conditions and use digital devices for long periods of time.

 


References:

  1. Optometry Australia (2022). 2022 Vision index: taking a closer look at Australian’s eye health. https://www.optometry.org.au/wp-content/uploads/GVFL/Vision_Index/2022-Vision-Index-Report.pdf
  2. Larmo, P. S., Järvinen, R. L., Setälä, N. L., Yang, B., Viitanen, M. H., Engblom, J. R., ... & Kallio, H. P. (2010). Oral sea buckthorn oil attenuates tear film osmolarity and symptoms in individuals with dry eye. The Journal of Nutrition, 140(8), 1462-1468