Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the bright orange berries of Hippophae rhamnoides, a hardy shrub native to mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. This oil is exceptionally rich in omega-7 (palmitoleic acid), containing up to 40%, along with significant levels of carotenoids, tocopherols, and phytosterols that give it a distinctive deep orange-red color. Formulators prize it for its comprehensive fatty acid profile and high concentration of bioactive compounds that support skin barrier repair, making it particularly valuable in anti-aging, sensitive skin, and post-procedure formulations, though its intense color requires careful consideration in product aesthetics.