Sea Buckthorn Oil is a botanical cosmetic oil obtained from the fruits and seeds of Hippophae rhamnoides L., commonly known as sea buckthorn or sallow thorn. It is a specialty plant-derived oil valued in cosmetic and personal-care formulations for its emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting properties.
Sea Buckthorn Oil is particularly distinctive because the sea buckthorn berry can provide different oil fractions. Oil obtained from the fruit pulp is generally characterized by its strong orange-red color and carotenoid content, while seed oil is characterized by a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic and linolenic acids.
The commercial appearance and composition therefore depend strongly on whether the product is a fruit/pulp oil, seed oil or combined fruit/seed oil, as well as on the extraction and refining process.
Sea Buckthorn Oil is a fixed botanical oil derived from Hippophae rhamnoides L. The plant belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family and produces orange-colored berries containing both pulp and seeds that can be used as sources of cosmetic oil.
The general INCI designation Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil is used for sea buckthorn oil, while more specific cosmetic identities include Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil and Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil. These identities should not automatically be treated as interchangeable because the fruit/pulp and seed fractions have different compositions and characteristics.
Sea Buckthorn Oil is primarily used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting botanical ingredient. It can be incorporated into facial oils, serums, creams, lotions, balms, body-care products and haircare formulations.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Sea Buckthorn Oil |
| Common Names | Seabuckthorn Oil, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil |
| General INCI Name | Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil |
| Botanical Source | Hippophae rhamnoides L. |
| Plant Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Plant Material | Fruit and/or seeds, depending on grade |
| Ingredient Type | Fixed botanical oil |
| CAS Number | 225234-03-7 / 90106-68-6 |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Typical Appearance | Yellow-orange to orange-red oily liquid, grade-dependent |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Emollient / Skin Conditioning / Skin Protecting |
| Characteristic Components | Unsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, tocopherols and other minor lipid components |
| Commercial Grade | Fruit/Pulp Oil, Seed Oil or Fruit/Seed Oil, depending on raw material |
The general cosmetic ingredient reference lists 225234-03-7 / 90106-68-6 for Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil. Specific fruit-oil and seed-oil entries should be matched to the actual supplied material.
Sea Buckthorn Oil functions as an emollient in cosmetic formulations. It contributes a botanical lipid phase and can provide a smooth, conditioned skin feel.
The oil is suitable for formulations intended to maintain a comfortable and conditioned skin feel. It can be incorporated into facial and body-care products.
Cosmetic ingredient references identify sea buckthorn fruit and seed oils with skin-protecting functions. The fruit oil is particularly associated with carotenoid-rich composition, while seed oil provides a distinctive unsaturated fatty acid profile.
Sea Buckthorn Oil can be incorporated into hair oils, masks, conditioners and leave-on hair products where a botanical oil is required.
As a fixed vegetable oil, it can be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions and used in anhydrous products such as balms, facial oils and body oils.
One of the most important technical considerations for Sea Buckthorn Oil is the distinction between fruit/pulp oil and seed oil.
Fruit or pulp oil is associated with the fleshy portion of the berry. It is typically strongly colored, often orange-red, because of its carotenoid content. Cosmetic references specifically describe the fruit oil as orange-red and rich in carotenoids.
Fruit/pulp oil is therefore particularly relevant when a formulation requires a specialty botanical oil with naturally occurring pigments and lipid-soluble minor components.
Seed oil is obtained from the kernels/seeds. It is characterized by a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic and linolenic acids.
The seed fraction is therefore particularly relevant to formulations seeking a polyunsaturated botanical oil.
Some commercial Sea Buckthorn Oils are produced from the fruit and seed fractions together. Such products can have characteristics reflecting both fractions.
For commercial qualification, the supplier's raw-material description should clearly state whether the product is fruit oil, seed oil or fruit/seed oil.
Sea Buckthorn Oil contains a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The exact profile depends strongly on the plant fraction and commercial grade.
Common fatty acids associated with sea buckthorn oils include:
The relative proportions are highly dependent on whether the oil is derived from pulp, seeds or both. Therefore, a single fatty acid composition should not be used as a universal specification for all Sea Buckthorn Oil grades.
Sea Buckthorn Oil can contain a range of naturally occurring minor lipid components depending on the plant fraction and processing method.
These may include:
Fruit/pulp oil is particularly notable for carotenoids and its orange-red appearance, while seed oil is particularly associated with unsaturated fatty acids.
The concentration of these components varies with cultivar, geographical origin, harvest conditions, extraction technology and refining.
Sea Buckthorn Oil can be used across a broad range of cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Sea Buckthorn Oil should be selected according to the intended cosmetic application and the exact raw-material fraction.
Important formulation considerations include:
Because Sea Buckthorn Oil can vary significantly between fruit and seed fractions, the raw-material specification should clearly identify the botanical part used for production.
Sea Buckthorn Oil is sometimes used as a general commercial name, while Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil specifically refers to oil obtained from the seeds.
Seed oil is characterized by unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids.
The specific INCI and CAS identity should therefore be checked before publishing technical or regulatory information.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil is specifically obtained from the fruit/pulp of sea buckthorn. It is associated with an orange-red color and naturally occurring carotenoids.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil is obtained from the seeds/kernels and has a different characteristic fatty acid profile.
These should therefore be treated as distinct raw materials when preparing specifications, product documentation and cosmetic formulations.
Swapnroop provides Sea Buckthorn Oil as a botanical cosmetic ingredient for manufacturers, formulators and personal-care businesses seeking specialty plant-derived oils.
Sea Buckthorn Oil can be considered for skincare, facial-care, body-care, haircare and lip-care formulations where an emollient and skin-conditioning botanical oil is required.
For commercial procurement, buyers should verify the exact plant fraction, INCI designation, CAS identity, extraction method, refining level, fatty acid profile, carotenoid content where applicable, quality specifications and batch COA.
Sea Buckthorn Oil is a botanical fixed oil obtained from Hippophae rhamnoides L. Depending on the commercial grade, it may be derived from the fruit/pulp, seeds or both.
The general INCI name is Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil. Specific materials may use Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil or Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil.
The general cosmetic reference lists 225234-03-7 / 90106-68-6. The applicable CAS should be matched to the exact commercial material and its INCI identity.
Yes. Cosmetic Sea Buckthorn Oil is generally supplied as a liquid botanical oil, although color and viscosity vary according to grade and processing.
No. Sea Buckthorn Oil is a fixed vegetable oil and is essentially insoluble in water.
Sea Buckthorn Oil is primarily used for emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting applications.
Seed oil is obtained from the kernels/seeds and is characterized by unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids. Fruit/pulp oil is obtained from the fruit and is particularly associated with carotenoids and an orange-red color.
Yes. It can be incorporated into facial oils, serums, creams, lotions, balms and other skin-conditioning formulations.
Yes. It can be incorporated into hair oils, masks, conditioners, scalp-care products and leave-on hair treatments.
Fruit/pulp-derived Sea Buckthorn Oil is particularly associated with naturally occurring carotenoids, which contribute to its characteristic orange-red color.
Yes. Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil contains unsaturated fatty acids including linoleic and linolenic acids.
No. Sea Buckthorn Oil is a fixed lipid ingredient, while Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract is a separate cosmetic ingredient with a different composition and identity.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light-yellow liquid or oily liquid |