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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
AKA “Sea Buckthorn”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
AKA: Sea Buckthorn
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil is rich in antioxidants and naturally nourishing vitamins that help protect and strengthen skin's barrier.
Family
Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225234-03-7
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Hippophae rhamnoides is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. CO2-extracted from the fruit.
Plant Source
Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Sea buckthorn has been used in Traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicine for centuries to treat wounds, burns, and inflammation. The oil became popular in Russian cosmetics during the Soviet era for its high vitamin C and fatty acid content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 96.0% in leave-on products (12 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR