Common Name(s): Sea buckthorn oil,sea buckthorn berry oil,hippophaë rhamnoides fruit oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Intensely nourishes and repairs skin with one of nature's richest sources of omega-7 and carotenoids.
Why It's Used: Sea buckthorn berry oil is extraordinary: the pulp oil (distinct from seed oil) contains the highest natural concentration of palmitoleic acid (c16:1, omega-7, 25-40%), beta-carotene (~300 mg/100g), and vitamin e tocotrienols of any plant source.
How It Works: Palmitoleic acid (c16:1 omega-7, 25-40%) mimics skin's natural sebum fatty acids; beta-carotene provides potent antioxidant protection; tocotrienols and tocopherols provide vitamin e activity; lycopene, zeaxanthin, and other carotenoids provide additional antioxidant defense.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,skin repair products,carotenoid-rich formulas,premium natural skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Emollient,antioxidant,skin repair,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed from hippophaë rhamnoides berries; himalayan/siberian native; natural plant origin.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; may impart orange/yellow color from carotenoids at higher concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Rosehip oil,vitamin c,vitamin e,other carotenoid oils
Avoid Combining With: High carotenoid content causes intense orange color — use at low concentrations to avoid discoloration
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sea buckthorn pulp oil is among the world's most nutritionally dense plant oils; beta-carotene content (~300 mg/100g) is among the highest of any natural oil; distinctive omega-7 (palmitoleic) profile supports skin repair; known as 'liquid gold' in natural cosmetics.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary