What it is
This ingredient is the juice obtained from the fruit of Hippophae rhamnoides, the sea buckthorn shrub. The berries are rich in vitamins and antioxidant compounds, and the juice is added to formulas to condition the skin and contribute antioxidant character. It is used as a plant-derived ingredient in moisturizing and protective products.
Safety & warnings
Sea buckthorn fruit juice is generally well tolerated, but as a botanical containing a complex mixture of plant compounds it carries some potential for sensitization in predisposed individuals. Patch testing is reasonable for sensitive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is the pressed juice of sea buckthorn berries from the Hippophae rhamnoides shrub.
History
Sea buckthorn has a long history of traditional use, and its berry-derived ingredients have been incorporated into modern botanically oriented skincare.
Questions everyone asks
What is sea buckthorn fruit juice?
It is the juice pressed from the berries of the Hippophae rhamnoides shrub, used in cosmetics as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient.
Why is it used in sun care products?
It is added to condition the skin and contribute antioxidant character; it is not a UV filter and does not provide sun protection.