Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil
AKA: Sea Buckthorn
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Not Clean
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae
Effective at 48.0%
Family
Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225234-03-7
Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Extracted from sea buckthorn seeds, this oil has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
7e-06%
96.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0001-0.2 | 0.001-42 | 0.000007-96 | 0.005-2 | 6-35 | 0.2-0.7
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR