Lycium barbarum seed oil

AKA: Matrimony vine, Goji Berry Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to China. Extracted from the seeds of Lycium barbarum, a nightshade plant native to China. Obtained through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR