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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Sea buckthorn fruit oil

Safety Notes

Rich in carotenoids (bright orange/red colour) and tocopherols; extremely high carotenoid content colours formulations orange, typically used at <1%; omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) skin repair; potent antioxidant; distinguish between fruit oil (pulp) and seed oil (different fatty acid profile)

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Active (antioxidant)

Category

Emollient

Common In

Serums face oils specialty moisturisers

Origin

Vegetable (sea buckthorn fruit)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil safe to use in skincare?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in carotenoids (bright orange/red colour) and tocopherols; extremely high carotenoid content colours formulations orange, typically used at <1%; omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) skin repair; potent antioxidant; distinguish between fruit oil (pulp) and seed oil (different fatty acid profile)

Is Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil allowed in India?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil used for in cosmetics?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient / Active (antioxidant). It is commonly found in: Serums face oils specialty moisturisers.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS90480-09-4
ECN/A

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