Sea Buckthorn Extract
Hippophae rhamnoides · Carotenoids / Omega-7 Story · Nourishing Botanical
Sea Buckthorn Extract is used by skincare and hair care brands developing nourishing creams, barrier-focused balms, facial oils, dry skin formulas, scalp products, after-sun products, and mature-skin concepts. It is valued for its rich orange color and nutrient-dense botanical story.
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| Botanical Name | Hippophae rhamnoides L. |
| INCI Name | Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract / Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil depending on grade |
| Key Actives | Carotenoids · flavonoids · omega fatty acid story in oil grades |
| Available Specs | Powder extract · fruit oil · seed oil · carotenoid-rich grades available |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to deep orange powder or oil depending on grade |
| Solubility | Water-dispersible powder or oil-soluble grade depending on material |
| Typical Use Level | 0.1%–2.0% for extracts; oil use level depends on product concept |
| Key Quality Control | Color, odor, peroxide value for oils, active marker, heavy metals, microbiology, and pesticide status |
| MOQ | 1kg (sample from 20g available) |
| Bulk Lead Time | 10–15 business days |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from manufacture date |
| Storage | Cool, dry place. Sealed container. Protect from light, heat, and moisture. |
| Available Certifications | GMP · ISO · Vegan · Non-GMO · Halal documentation available; COSMOS / Organic available by grade |
Cosmetic claims: Sea Buckthorn Extract can support nourishment, glow, barrier-friendly care, dry skin comfort, and healthy-looking skin positioning. Avoid claims about wound healing, burns, eczema treatment, or medical regeneration.
Formulation note: Sea buckthorn can strongly color formulas. This can be a beautiful brand cue, but it may stain pale products if used too high.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose powder extract for creams, masks, and botanical blends. Choose fruit oil for strong orange color and rich nourishing story. Choose seed oil for a lighter oil-positioned concept. Each format has different INCI, color, odor, and processing needs.
Yes. Sea buckthorn works well in dry skin, mature skin, and barrier-focused concepts. It is especially useful when the brand wants a nutrient-rich botanical story, but it should be positioned cosmetically rather than as a medical repair ingredient.
Yes, sea buckthorn can add a strong yellow-orange tone. This is often desirable in facial oils and balms, but it can be too strong for white creams. Start low and test color stability under light and heat.
Keep claims cosmetic and appearance-focused: hydration, comfort, radiance, antioxidant care, smoother-looking skin, visible aging support, or even-looking tone depending on the ingredient. Avoid disease, treatment, SPF, wound-healing, or drug-style claims unless the finished product is reviewed under the correct regulatory pathway.
Every sample and bulk order includes COA, MSDS, and product specification sheet. For cosmetic ingredients, INCI support, heavy metal data, microbiology results, allergen statement, vegan / Non-GMO statement, flow chart, and country of origin declaration are available for bulk orders.
Sea buckthorn pairs well with rosehip, ceramides, squalane, sodium hyaluronate, tremella, vitamin E, calendula-style botanicals, and peptide moisturizers.
Minimum bulk order is 1kg, with formulation samples available from 20g. Bulk lead time is usually 10–15 business days depending on selected specification, inventory, documentation requirements, and destination market.
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Color note
Sea buckthorn is not a “neutral” botanical. Its orange color is part of the story, but it must be managed in white or transparent formulas.
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Tell us whether you need powder extract, fruit oil, seed oil, organic grade, or a specific color range. We will recommend the right grade and ship your sample within 2–3 business days.
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