murphyHippophae rhamnoides seed oil
AKA: Sea Buckthorn
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Not Clean
OriginHippophae rhamnoides is a hardy shrub native to Europe and Asia. Cold-pressed from the seeds.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae
Family
Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225234-03-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR