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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract rich in lipids and antioxidants; used for nourishing/soothing claims beside propolis or oils.

LimitedBioactive-rich botanical; cosmetic clinical base thinner than for niacinamide-class actives.
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Last updated18 Sept 2026
Sources1 cited

Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) fruit extract brings carotenoids, tocopherols, and fatty acids into serums and oils. Composition depends on fruit vs seed and solvent[1].

What it does

Positioned for nourishment, antioxidant support, and barrier comfort — often next to propolis Extract or niacinamide in K-beauty serums[1].

The evidence

Nutritional and wound-adjacent literature exists; standardised cosmetic RCTs are limited, so grade is limited/emerging for skincare outcome claims[1].

How to use it

Fine as a supporting botanical; patch-test if you react to carotenoid-rich plant oils.

Evidence by claim

Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim
Antioxidant-rich fruit extract supporting nourishing leave-ons[1]
Limited

Safety & limits

Source and region, always
leave-on — Food plant; topical tolerance generally good. Colour may tint pale formulas. CA US EU UK

Sources · 1

Numbered as cited in the text
  1. [1]Zielińska A, Nowak I. Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) in human health and nutrition. Lipids in Health and Disease / related reviews (2017)doi:10.3390/nu9050499

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk