Sea Buckthorn Oil

INCI: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

What is it?

An oil extracted from Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) fruit, rich in fatty acids and carotenoids, used in skincare to support the skin barrier.

What does it do?

According to PubMed, a controlled study measuring skin hydration and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) over 84 days found an oil-in-water emulsion with 5% Hippophae rhamnoides extract significantly improved both skin hydration (p=0.0003) and TEWL (p=0.0087) versus a base-formulation placebo in healthy subjects -- real barrier-function clinical evidence.

How to use

Typically formulated at 5%.

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Sources

Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water emulsion improves barrier function

Important disclaimer

This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.