Hippophae rhamnoides oil
AKA “Sea buckthorn oil, Seabuckthorn oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hippophae rhamnoides oil
AKA: Sea buckthorn oil, Seabuckthorn oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Sea Buckthorn Oil deeply nourishes and softens skin with its rich, emollient properties. This nutrient-dense fruit oil helps lock in moisture for a smoother, suppler complexion.
Effective at 48.0%
Family
Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225234-03-7, 90106-68-6
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Sea buckthorn oil has ancient roots in Tibetan and Chinese traditional medicine for healing and rejuvenation. Norse and Mongolian cultures used the berries and leaves for endurance and health.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
7e-06%
96.0%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.0001-0.2 | 0.001-42 | 0.000007-96 | 0.005-2 | 6-35 | 0.2-0.7
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR