Hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) berries extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Plant Part
Berry
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90106-68-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Wound Healing
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese medicine and Tibetan medicine for centuries as a healing agent for wounds and digestive health. The berries were also valued in Russian folk medicine for skin repair and were used by Tibetan healers for various ailments.