Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Emollient/antioxidant Key active
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Hippophae Rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) Fruit Oil is a plant-derived lipid rich in carotenoids, tocopherols, and unsaturated fatty acids, used in skincare as an emollient and antioxidant. It is also valued for purported soothing and skin-conditioning properties.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Temporary skin/fabric stainingCommonHigh carotenoid content can impart an orange tint to skin and clothing.
Mild irritation or stingingUncommonPossible on sensitive or compromised skin, generally transient.
Allergic contact dermatitisRareIndividual sensitization to botanical components reported occasionally.
Comedogenic reactionsRareMay contribute to clogged pores in acne-prone individuals depending on formulation.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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