Lycium barbarum seed oil

AKA: Matrimony vine, Goji Berry Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Boxthorn, Lycium barbarum L., Solanaceae
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85085-46-7
Form
Oil
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.
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR