Why I Love Our Seabuckthorn Face Soap: The Everyday Skincare Essential You Don’t Think About (But Should)
- Lara
- Nov 9
- 3 min read
Most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about face soap. It’s something we use quickly in the shower or at the sink, often without really considering what it’s made of or how it affects our skin. But here’s the truth: your face soap is the foundation of your skincare routine. Before serums, creams, oils, or treatments come into play, the cleanser you use sets the stage for everything else.
And if that cleanser is too harsh, too drying, or too alkaline, no moisturizer in the world will be able to fix what it disrupts.
This is one of the biggest reasons I love our Seabuckthorn Face Soap. It isn’t just a cleanser. It’s a carefully balanced, skin-supporting base that protects your moisture barrier, hydrates while it cleans, and nourishes the skin instead of stripping it.
The Problem With Most Face Soaps
A lot of traditional face soaps (and honestly, even many natural ones) have one thing in common:
They’re too high in pH.
Your skin has a natural acidic barrier (called the acid mantle) that protects it from environmental stress, bacteria, and moisture loss. The healthy pH of skin sits between 4.5 and 5.5.
However, many soaps — especially lye-based bars — have a pH of 8–10.
When a face soap has a high pH, you may notice:
Tightness after washing
Flakiness or rough patches
Increased redness
More breakouts
A cycle of dryness that leads to more oil production
This is especially frustrating for those of us who deal with adult acne. Harsh cleansers often make acne worse, not better.
This is where seabuckthorn comes in.
Why Seabuckthorn Is the Hero Ingredient
Seabuckthorn oil is one of nature’s most nutrient-dense, skin-supporting ingredients. It’s rich in:
Omega-3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids
Vitamin E
Vitamin A (retinoid-like benefits, but gentle)
Powerful antioxidants
Unlike many oils, seabuckthorn doesn’t clog pores. Instead, it nourishes the skin barrier, helps calm inflammation, and supports natural cell renewal.
For those with:
Acne-prone skin
Dry or dehydrated skin
Redness or sensitivity
Mature or combination skin
…seabuckthorn helps balance everything out.
A Face Soap That Works With Your Skin — Not Against It
Instead of that tight, squeaky feeling, your skin feels soft, calm, and comfortable after washing. That’s how you know your skin barrier is intact.
Balancing Acne + Hydration
One of the biggest misconceptions in skincare is the idea that acne-prone skin shouldn’t be moisturized. I believed this for a long time myself. I thought the drier the skin, the fewer breakouts I would have.
But dryness can cause acne. When the skin is stripped of its natural oils, it goes into overproduction mode, leading to clogged pores and inflammation.
Our Seabuckthorn Face Soap cleans deeply, but gently — helping your skin maintain balance instead of fighting itself.
A Winter Essential (Especially in Northern Climates)
If you live somewhere cold, like Norway, you know that winter can be brutal on your skin. Dry air outdoors + heated indoor air means your skin loses hydration fast.
This is when a moisturizing, low pH cleanser becomes essential.
Seabuckthorn brings back:
Glow
Elasticity
Softness
Comfort
Without leaving a greasy film.
How to Use It for Best Results
To get the most out of your face soap:
Wet your face with lukewarm water.
Work the soap into a gentle lather in your hands.
Massage for 20–30 seconds (especially around the nose and jawline).
Rinse and pat dry — never rub.
Follow with a hydrating toner or serum, and moisturizer.
Consistency is where the magic happens.
You Deserve Skincare That Supports You
Your skin does a lot for you. It protects you, regulates you, reflects your stress, your environment, your lifestyle. It deserves care that understands and respects that.
Our Seabuckthorn Face Soap is simple, yes — but incredibly thoughtful. It’s a small ritual that supports your skin in big ways.
Not flashy. Not trendy. Just effective, nourishing, and kind.
Exactly what a face soap should be.
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