Lycium barbarum seed oil
AKA “Goji Berry Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Lycium barbarum seed oil
AKA: Goji Berry Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Goji seed oil from China that nourishes and conditions skin, helping it feel soft and supple.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85085-46-7
Form
Oil
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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.
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from goji berries, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to nourish skin and promote vitality. The berries were valued in anti-aging preparations for their antioxidant properties and ability to support skin health from within.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR