Sea Buckthorn and Hair Loss 

Let’s talk for a minute about something many women experience but often try to keep hidden – hair loss. About 50% of women will experience some level of hair loss during their life. Whether it’s the hormonal changes of pregnancy or menopause, stress, or medications like Ozempic, it’s a frustrating symptom and one that can quickly put a ding in your self-confidence.

While there are different pharmaceutical options for hair loss, they’re not the only solution. Sea buckthorn, packed with nutrients and antioxidants, can help you reclaim that glorious head of hair. 

It starts with noticing that your hairbrush is collecting more strands of hair than usual. Or, maybe you’re cleaning more off the shower drain and noticing more hair on your clothes. Then, you’re styling your hair one day and it seems to feel and look different. These are the early signs of hair loss, and they can lead to visible thinning, especially on the scalp. 

Hair thinning or loss is something none of us want to deal with, yet many of us do. It’s not uncommon to go into a bit of panic mode when the first signs appear. 

What is causing it?

What can be done?

How bad is this going to get? 

The frustrating thing about hair thinning and hair loss, especially in women, is that the causes can be difficult to identify. There are a wide range of potential causes, and getting to the root (no pun intended) means exploring what’s going on with your health, and if there are any lifestyle factors also at play. 

A few of the most common causes of female hair loss and thinning include:

Hormones: Pregnancy & postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, hormone imbalances, and hormonal medications, such as hormonal contraceptives. 

• Aging: As we age, hair can become more dry and brittle, and as a result, prone to breakage. 
  
  
• Alopecia areata: An autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks hair follicles. 
  
  
• Genetics: If women in your family are prone to hair loss and thinning, you are more likely to experience it, too. 
  
  
• Stress: During times of stress or trauma, you might notice an increase in hair loss. This is due to the effects of stress hormones. The body’s response to stress is to impair the cells needed for hair growth, while also placing hair follicles into a stage of rest. You might not notice hair loss immediately, as stress hair loss often happens a few weeks to a couple of months after the initial stressor. This type of hair loss is temporary, and hair typically regrows once the body is no longer in a state of stress. 
  
  
• Thyroid Disease: Hair loss is associated with thyroid disease, and tends to be more consistent over the entire scalp, rather than patchy. 
  
  
• PCOS: Hair loss is common from PCOS and is thought to be due to the disruption in hormones, specifically an excess of androgens, like testosterone. 
  
  
• Weight Loss: Hair loss from fast or extreme weight loss is a temporary condition, and typically regrows once caloric intake increases or stabilizes. 
  
  
• Insufficient Nutrition: The body, including hair follicles need calories, fat, and nutrients, to perform optimally. A reduction in calories, healthy fats, and specific vitamins and nutrients can cause short-term hair loss. 
  
  
• Scalp Psoriasis: While the condition of scalp psoriasis itself isn’t to blame for hair loss, scratching and itching can cause scalp inflammation, leading to increased hair loss. 
  
  
• Chemotherapy & Other Medications: Some medications cause hair loss, either through the mechanisms in which they work, or due to side effects.
  
  

If you’re experiencing hair thinning and loss, chances are you’ve at least looked at all of the products, natural solutions, and supplements, all claiming to resolve the issue and lead you back to life with a thick, flowing mane. There are a lot of products out there claiming to be a magic elixir, only to fall short. Sea buckthorn doesn’t instantly spark hair regrowth. However, what it does is support the body in ways to encourage healthy hair regrowth and slow excessive hair loss. 

Sea buckthorn is a vibrant, little berry that packs a powerhouse of nutritional value. For women who are experiencing hair loss, sea buckthorn’s high concentration of omega-7 fatty acid supports key processes involved in hair growth. This includes cell regeneration, tissue repair, and hydration. Each of these is required for a healthy scalp and strong hair follicles. 

Sea buckthorn is also rich in nutrients like biotin, and vitamins A, C, and E. These nutrients are essential for supporting scalp health and promoting collagen production. From root to tip, sea buckthorn is a good partner in hair health. 

With hair loss and thinning, there’s often an inflammatory factor at play. Hair follicles become inflamed due to either something going on in the body or scalp irritations, such as psoriasis. Sea buckthorn combats oxidative stress, working to significantly reduce inflammation throughout the body, including hair follicles. 

Next, we can turn to the omega-7 fatty acid in sea buckthorn. Omega-7 is thought to encourage cellular regeneration, promoting healthy hair growth in the process. The multi-tasking sea buckthorn berry also works to improve blood flow, which is another factor key to healthy hair growth. 

Ozempic is a popular prescription medication prescribed to manage type II diabetes. In the past few years, Ozempic has also gained massive popularity as a weight loss medication. Regardless of why Ozempic is taken, it does come with side effects that should be weighed against the benefits. 

Some of these side effects are more well-known, such as digestive upset. A lesser-known issue that some people using Ozempic experience is hair loss. While hair loss isn’t listed on the list of possible side effects, there does seem to be an association between Ozempic and hair loss for some users. The causes behind this aren’t known, but a few suspected culprits include:

• Nutritional deficiencies due to decreased appetite and digestive changes
• Rapid weight loss
• Hormone disruption
• Stress

Sea buckthorn can help combat the causes of hair loss, especially when consumed in a quality supplement that supports the body as a whole.