INCI name

HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT OIL

Sea buckthorn fruit oil

An orange oil pressed from sea buckthorn berries, used as a skin-protecting ingredient.

What it is

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil is the oil expressed from the fruit of sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, of the family Elaeagnaceae. It has a strong orange colour. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, facial oils, serums, balms, lip products and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches and suppliers. It comes from the fruit, not the seeds, which give a different oil.

Functions

Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (26)

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