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Naming a plant can require a lot of imagination. What exactly might have been the considerations for "devil's walking stick", "fat hen" or "mother-in-law's tongue"? With sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), on the other hand, it's pretty obvious. Sea buckthorn has thorns and prefers to grow on sandy ground, often by the sea. But what were botanists thinking when they gave it the scientific genus name "Hippophae"? Translated, it means something like "shining horse". The plant researchers of the 18th century were probably inspired by ancient sources. In Ancient Greece, it was customary to release horses that were weak from old age. According to an old story, some of these horses had retired to a lonely valley. There they fed on thorny bushes with small orange fruits. When the former owner of the animals happened to wander through the valley, he could hardly believe his eyes. The horses had not only become stockier, but their coats were also glowing with vitality.
In the ancient Mediterranean region, sea buckthorn was considered a medicinal plant for horses. The riders of Alexander the Great also cared for their animals with sea buckthorn leaves and fruits. Around 1,500 years later, the warriors of Genghis Khan rubbed the fur of their horses with sea buckthorn oil. But the Mongols also used it for their own vitality and life energy. In Central Asia, sea buckthorn has been valued as a versatile medicinal plant for thousands of years. In Europe, however, its fruits were scorned for a long time because of their intensely sour taste. The fruits were even believed to be poisonous in many places. That is why sea buckthorn played hardly any role in the folk medicine of the Middle Ages. Even in the medicine books of the monastery libraries, it is rarely mentioned. In many northern European regions, however, sea buckthorn was considered a magical plant. According to popular belief, thorny sea buckthorn branches on windows and door frames prevented witches and evil spirits from entering the house.
In Europe, sea buckthorn is found mainly in the Baltic Sea regions and in Scandinavia. You can pick the oval, orange-red fruits from the beginning of August until December. Sea buckthorn berries are also called the "lemons of the north". They not only contain much more vitamin C than the yellow citrus fruits, but also numerous other beneficial substances. However, because they are so sour, sea buckthorn berries are not usually eaten pure, but processed into oil, juice, puree, syrup, liqueur or jelly.
Sea buckthorn oil is also an important ingredient in many natural cosmetic products. The vitamins, fatty acids and secondary plant substances provide soothing care for dry and flaky skin. Logona also relies on the natural power of sea buckthorn for its Age Protection care series. The highly concentrated Age Protection Serum effectively plumps up the skin from the inside out. In order to optimally adapt the skin care to the respective skin condition, the three Age Protection day creams rely on different formulas: the Age Protection Day Cream Rosy Fresh Complexion supports mature skin with a sallow complexion, the Age Protection Day Cream Extra Nourishing is dedicated to mature, very dry skin and the Age Protection Day Cream Extra Firming strengthens mature, demanding skin. The high-quality active ingredients of all Age Protection Day Creams help the skin's protective barrier and nourish the skin with refreshing moisture. Age Protection Night Cream supports cell regeneration during the night. To reduce fine lines in the sensitive eye area, Logona has developed the Age Protection eye cream with natural extracts of organic sea buckthorn and hyaluronic acid. The Logona Age Protection care range pampers mature and dry skin with valuable moisture and the natural power of organic sea buckthorn.
