Seabuck Thorn Oil

Product Description:

Sea Buckthorn Oil is a cold pressed carrier oil obtained from the berries of the sea buckthorn shrub (Hippophae rhamnoides), a thorny plant that grows across the cold, mountainous regions of Asia and Europe, including the high altitude Himalayan belt. The oil is deep orange to red in colour due to its naturally high carotenoid content, with a distinctive fruity scent and a rich, moderately thick texture. Sea Buckthorn Oil has a long history of traditional use in Tibetan and Russian wellness practices and has become a sought after ingredient in modern skin care formulation. At Maduras Herbals, we supply Sea Buckthorn Oil as a raw material for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY formulators, and skin care product developers looking for a vibrant, nutrient dense carrier oil.

Botanical and Trade Names

Botanical Name: Hippophae rhamnoides
English Name: Sea Buckthorn Oil
INCI Name: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Other Common Names: Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil

Key Properties

• Cold pressed from sea buckthorn berries with no heat and no chemical solvents involved
• Rich, moderately thick texture with a distinctive fruity scent
• Naturally high in carotenoids, giving the oil its characteristic deep orange to red colour
• Naturally rich in essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, and plant sterols
• Unrefined and supplied in its natural state without bleaching or deodorisation
• Well suited for dry, dull, and mature skin formulations
• Compatible with other carrier oils, butters, and oil-phase ingredients

About Seabuckthorn Oil

Seabuckthorn oil is extracted from the berries and seeds of Hippophae rhamnoides, a hardy thorny shrub native to the cold-desert Himalayan belt and found growing wild at high altitudes across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand in India. It is one of the few genuine Indian-origin specialty oils in the carrier oil world, and the berries have been used in Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for their exceptionally high nutrient density. Two distinct oils can be produced from seabuckthorn — berry pulp oil and seed oil — and they have quite different compositions, with berry pulp oil being particularly rich in carotenoids and the seed oil having a more balanced fatty acid profile.

Seabuckthorn oil, particularly the berry pulp oil, is remarkable for its extraordinarily high carotenoid content, which gives it one of the most vivid orange colours of any plant oil. It contains beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and other carotenoids at levels far exceeding most other oils, alongside vitamins C, E, and K, flavonoids, and phytosterols. Its fatty acid composition includes palmitoleic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid in a well-balanced profile. It has genuinely documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and skin-regenerating properties, making it one of the most active carrier oils available for cosmetic formulation. Even at very low usage percentages it delivers a significant performance and colour contribution.

Working with Seabuckthorn Oil in Your Formulations

Seabuckthorn berry pulp oil is most practically used as an active ingredient at very low percentages (typically 0.5 to 2%) in anti-ageing serums, skin repair formulations, after-sun products, and wound-healing preparations where its extraordinary carotenoid and antioxidant content can deliver meaningful results without overwhelming the formulation with colour. The seed oil version is more versatile and can be used at higher percentages in facial oils and emulsions. Its Himalayan origin is a genuinely compelling and authentic story for premium natural skincare positioning.

Quality & Formulation Notes

The colour of seabuckthorn berry pulp oil is the most critical practical formulation consideration — even at 1% it will turn a cream or serum noticeably orange, which needs to be either embraced as part of the product identity or carefully managed. The seed oil version is significantly less intensely coloured and more flexible in this regard. Batch variation in colour intensity and scent is normal depending on berry maturity and harvest conditions. No adverse effects or formulation restrictions are widely documented.

Applications

Skin Care Formulations: Facial serums, anti-ageing creams, body lotions, lip balms, after-sun care formulations

Hair Care Formulations: Hair oils, scalp serums, leave-in conditioning treatments

Cosmetic Formulation: Carrier base for essential oil blends, lotion and cream oil-phase ingredient, used typically in small percentages due to its strong natural pigment

General Use: Bulk supply for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY skin and hair care kits, salon and spa product formulations

Packing and Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, ideally refrigerated to maintain freshness. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in active use. The oil may thicken further when refrigerated and will return to its normal consistency at room temperature. Due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, Sea Buckthorn Oil is more prone to oxidation than many other carrier oils. Best before 9 months from packaging date.

Caution

Sea Buckthorn Oil has a strong natural orange-red pigment that may temporarily stain skin, fabric, and light coloured surfaces. Use in small percentages and dilute with a lighter carrier oil to reduce staining. Patch test is recommended before use on skin. In case of any allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist or physician.