What it is
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the goji berry, also known as wolfberry. It is a fatty oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids that acts as an emollient, helping to soften and condition the skin and improve the feel of a formula. In sun-care products it is a supporting emollient rather than a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
As a plant seed oil it is generally well tolerated and suitable for many skin types. It is an unsaturated, lightweight-feeling oil; as with any facial oil, individuals very prone to congestion may prefer to monitor how their skin responds.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds of Lycium barbarum fruit.
History
Goji berries have a long history of cultivation and use in East Asia, and the seed oil is a more recent cosmetic ingredient prized for its fatty acid content.
Questions everyone asks
What is goji seed oil made from?
It is pressed from the seeds of the goji berry, also called wolfberry, the fruit of Lycium barbarum.
What does it do in a sunscreen?
It works as an emollient that softens and conditions the skin and improves the texture of the formula.