HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT OIL

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, also known as sea buckthorn pulp oil, is obtained by cold pressing or centrifuging the pulp of the sea buckthorn berry. The reddish-orange colored oil is characterized by its high content of bioactive ingredients such as unsaturated fatty acids (e.g. palmitoleic acid), carotenoids, tocopherols and flavonoids.(1,2)

In skin care, it is mainly used for its regenerating, nourishing and antioxidant properties. It can strengthen the skin barrier, retain moisture and reduce signs of dryness or irritation. Due to its antioxidant effect, it is also considered to help prevent premature skin ageing caused by environmental influences.(3,4)

(1) Zielińska, A., & Nowak, I. (2017). Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids in Health and Disease, 16(1), 1-11.

(2) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.

(3) Krist, S., Buchbauer, G., & Klausberger, C. (2008). Sea buckthorn oil. In Encyclopedia of vegetable fats and oils. Springer.

(4) Qiao, X., et al. (2023). Hippophae rhamnoides L.: A Comprehensive Review on the Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytonutrients, Health Benefits, Quality Markers, and Applications. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.