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Antioxidant

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Often labeled as: Sea Buckthorn Extract

The vitamin C-packed orange berry.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from Sea Buckthorn berries, which contain 15 times more Vitamin C than oranges, plus a massive dose of Vitamin E and rare Omega-7 fatty acids.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Fades acne marks, protects the barrier, and provides intense antioxidant defense.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Can impart a natural yellow or orange tint to products.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly comedogenic.

The Science

The extract (unlike the heavy seed oil) is non-comedogenic and great for acne-prone skin.