Hippophae rhamnoides oil

AKA: Sea buckthorn oil, Seabuckthorn oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginHippophae rhamnoides is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Cold-pressed from the fruit.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the fruits of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhmanoides L, Elagnaceae
Family
Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225234-03-7, 90106-68-6
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2–0.7%
Rinse-off0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR