Sea Buckthorn Oil

INCI: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Also known as: Sea buckthorn berry oil
EmollientsemollientbotanicalEmerging evidencePregnancy safe
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Skinlumis Rating
Comedogenic
1/5
Irritancy
1/5
Best applied
Both
Effective range
0.5%–10%
How It Works

A vivid orange oil rich in palmitoleic acid (Omega-7), carotenoids, and tocopherols. Targets dryness, wound healing, and rosacea.

Omega-7 supports mucosal and skin barrier repair; carotenoids quench ROS.

pH Range
5.0–7.0
Benefits
  • Restores barrier
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Wound healing
Proven For

What the evidence supports.

RosaceaEczemaMature dryness
Best For
  • All skin types
Avoid If

No notable contraindications reported.

Layering Order
7/10

Later treatment or moisturiser step.

Max Safe Concentration
100%

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–10%

Seasonal Use

Year-round; especially valuable in dry winters.

Nutrition Connection

Berry consumed as juice or supplement; rich in omega-7.

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Stains skin/clothing orange at high %, dilute to 1–3% in face oils.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Sea Buckthorn Oil.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Systematic Review
Gut microbiome dysbiosis is significantly associated with inflammatory skin conditions including acne and rosacea.
Dréno B, Dagnelie MA, Khammari A, Corvec S
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2020
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Lactobacillus supplementation reduced acne lesion count by 48% over 12 weeks.
Bowe W, Patel NB, Logan AC
Beneficial Microbes, 2014
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Systematic Review
Vitamin D deficiency significantly associated with acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Mostafa WZ, Hegazy RA
Journal of Advanced Research, 2015
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Systematic Review
Chronic psychological stress elevates cortisol, accelerating skin aging through collagen degradation and barrier disruption.
Chen Y, Lyga J
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
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Pairs Well With
Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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