Ingredient
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT WATER
Name of the plant
Sallow Thorn; Sea Buckthorn
Used plant parts
Fruit pulp
Type of preparation
Steam distillate
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SOLVENT
Dissolves other substances
Origin
plant
Background information on use in cosmetics
The berries of the sea buckthorn are very rich in vitamins and are appreciated in the form of juice, tea or syrup in the European cuisine for their fruity and sour flavour. However, also in cosmetics the fruits of the prickly sea buckthorn are used either as oil from the sea buckthorn pulp (INCI: HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT OIL) or as oil from the sea buckthorn kernels (INCI: HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES SEED OIL). The oil from the sea buckthorn pulp has an orange-red colour because of the high content of carotenoids. Since the oil contains many vitamins, trace elements and essential fatty acids, it has an antioxidative effect and ensures the regeneration of the skin. Moreover, it has soothing properties and helps to reduce skin cracks in the stratum corneum. The oil from the sea buckthorn kernels has, by contrast, a red coloration and contains many unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and linolenic acid. It increases skin moisture and is, therefore, well suited for dry but also normal skin.
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Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.