An oil pressed from sea buckthorn seeds, used as a skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, of the oleaster family (Elaeagnaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, facial oils, balms 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.
Sea buckthorn seed oil and sea buckthorn fruit oil are different materials with separate INCI names. The INCI name does not reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.
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.