Sea Buckthorn Face Serum
Your skincare routine might be working against you.
Here's what most brands won't tell you.
The shelves are full of products promising glowing, healthy skin. But most of them are built on synthetic fillers, pore-clogging oils, and ingredients that do little more than mask the problem. We built Margaret River Made to do things differently.
What most skincare products are actually made of.
You've been told to cleanse, tone, moisturise, and repeat. But most products lining the shelves are built on a foundation that actively undermines your skin's ability to function the way it was designed to.
Many mainstream moisturisers and serums use coconut oil or other high-oleic oils as their base. These oils are comedogenic, meaning they block pores and trigger breakouts, especially in skin that already overproduces sebum.
A large proportion of most skincare products is water and cheap synthetic emollients. The active botanical ingredients are present in trace amounts, too small to create any real change. You're essentially paying a premium for marketing.
Harsh detergents, synthetic fragrances, and alcohol-based toners strip the skin's natural moisture barrier. Over time, this creates a cycle of dependency where your skin produces more oil to compensate, and you buy more product to counteract it.
Most products don't address the root cause of skin issues: a depleted lipid barrier. Your skin needs specific essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, to function properly. Most products don't deliver them in meaningful concentrations.
"Research shows that people with acne-prone, dry or sensitive skin consistently have lower levels of linoleic acid in their skin barrier. Replenishing it is one of the most evidence-backed things you can do for your skin."
Poured with intention. Formulated with purpose.
Margaret River Made began with a simple conviction: your skin deserves better than synthetic shortcuts. We set out to create small-batch, botanical skincare formulated the way nature intended, with every ingredient earning its place for a specific reason.
Every product is handmade in small batches along the Western Australian coastline. We source raw botanical ingredients dense with essential vitamins, active antioxidants, and trace minerals. No synthetic fillers. No unnecessary chemicals. Just pure, concentrated plant nutrition that respects your skin's biology.
Our formulations are built around the skin barrier. Protecting it. Repairing it. Fortifying it. Because when your barrier is healthy, everything else follows.
Meet nature's most potent skin oil.
Sea Buckthorn Face Serum.
For thousands of years, sea buckthorn has been used in traditional medicine across Asia and Europe for its extraordinary healing properties. Modern science has now confirmed what ancient traditions already knew.
One of nature's most complete skin nutrients.
Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil is extraordinarily rare. Unlike almost any other plant oil, it contains all four omega fatty acids: 3, 6, 7, and 9, plus an unparalleled concentration of vitamins A, C, E and K, beta-carotene, carotenoids, and flavonoids.
The result is a serum that doesn't just sit on the surface. It penetrates, nourishes, and works at the cellular level to address the root causes of dry, aged, or problematic skin.
What's inside. And why it matters.
At the heart of Sea Buckthorn's transformative power lies an exceptional fatty acid profile found almost nowhere else in nature.
This essential omega-6 fatty acid is consistently depleted in acne-prone and sensitive skin. Your skin cannot produce it on its own. By replenishing linoleic acid, this serum helps regulate oil production, unclog pores naturally, and restore the skin barrier's structural integrity. Research has directly linked low linoleic acid levels to comedone formation and acne.
A rare form of omega-6 that delivers dual action: it strengthens the skin's moisture barrier while simultaneously calming inflammation. Particularly valuable for eczema, rosacea, and reactive skin conditions where inflammation drives chronic irritation and barrier breakdown.
This is what makes Sea Buckthorn truly exceptional. Omega-7 makes up a significant portion of your skin's natural sebum and is one of the key fatty acids found in young, healthy skin. As we age, omega-7 levels decline sharply, contributing to dryness, loss of firmness, and slower healing. Sea Buckthorn is one of the richest plant sources of omega-7 in existence.
The extraordinary antioxidant complex neutralises free radicals that accelerate visible aging. Vitamin C supports collagen production. Vitamin E strengthens the protective barrier. Beta-carotene and carotenoids improve skin tone and radiance. Flavonoids reduce inflammation. No single synthetic ingredient can replicate this multi-layered botanical protection.
$54 · 30ml dropper bottle · Free soap sample included
Four complementary pathways to transformed skin.
Vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and flavonoids neutralise the free radicals responsible for oxidative stress and accelerated aging. Protection from the inside out.
Bioactive compounds stimulate the skin's natural healing processes, promoting cellular turnover and supporting the repair of damaged, scarred or aged tissue.
Essential fatty acids and natural humectants enhance moisture retention across multiple skin layers, improving suppleness, reducing tightness, and restoring softness.
Natural brightening agents gradually fade discolouration, post-acne marks, and sun damage while balancing skin tone for a more even, luminous complexion over time.
What customers are saying.
"After just one month, my skin texture has completely transformed. The rough patches are gone, my tone is more even, and I've received so many compliments on my 'glow'. This little bottle is truly liquid gold!"
"I've recently discovered MRM skincare after having fallen in love with their shampoo bars. It turns out the skincare is just as gorgeous! Gorgeous scent, gentle and a joy to use. And I always appreciate how beautifully presented everything is in the packing. I can't recommend MRM enough."
"I love the Hyaluronic Acid and Kiwi Seed Face cream; it has made such a difference to my dry skin."
"I just started using Frankincense Serum and the scent is amazing. Have not used it long enough to advise how it works but so far my skin feels amazing."
"Absolutely LOVE these bars! I was hesitant at first as I've tried different brands that I've been disappointed in. Not this one! Will be sticking with MRM for life."
"Recently purchased body soap and shampoo bars. They smell so amazing. My dandruff is already so much better now."
"Great quality shampoo bars. Will definitely be ordering again very soon."
"Lovely product and very professional presentation."
"I have been searching for a clean, natural serum for years. Nothing I tried ever felt truly effective without the chemical smell. The Sea Buckthorn serum is gentle, absorbs beautifully, and my skin genuinely looks different after just a few weeks. Won't go back."
Sea Buckthorn Face Serum
30ml dropper bottle. Rich in Omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9. For dry, dehydrated and mature skin. Handmade in Western Australia with one pure botanical ingredient: Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil.
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Who is the Sea Buckthorn serum suitable for? +
The serum is particularly suited to dry, dehydrated, and mature skin, and skin that is showing visible signs of aging. It is also beneficial for skin with uneven tone, post-acne scarring, or reduced radiance. It is not recommended for use on broken skin.
How do I use it? +
Apply 2-3 drops to clean, slightly damp skin. Gently press and pat into face, neck and decolletage. Allow to absorb fully before applying moisturiser. Can be used morning and evening for optimal results.
What does it contain? +
The only ingredient is Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn Seed) Oil. One pure botanical. Nothing added. This concentrated approach means every drop is delivering maximum potency directly to your skin.
Is it safe during pregnancy? +
If you are pregnant or have a very sensitive skin condition, we recommend seeking medical advice before commencing any new skincare product. Always do a patch test 24 hours before full application.
What is your returns policy? +
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not happy with your product, contact us and we will arrange a full refund. Terms and conditions apply.
Do you ship Australia-wide? +
Yes. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $120. Standard and express options available at checkout. Local pickup is also available. Orders are dispatched promptly from Western Australia.
Pure. Purposeful.
Genuinely effective.
Nature and science, brought together in small batches along the Western Australian coastline. No fillers, no shortcuts, no unnecessary chemicals.