INCI name

HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL

Sea buckthorn oil

A fixed oil from sea buckthorn fruits.

What it is

Hippophae rhamnoides oil is the fixed oil obtained from the fruits of sea buckthorn. CosIng lists it as emollient and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, face oils, balms and hair care; it has a strong orange colour.

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.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (68)

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