The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Himalayan Valley, Nepal
Sea Buckthorn
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
A luminous mountain berry — deep nourishment for radiant-looking skin.
| INCI name | Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Berry extract & oil — nourishing & revitalizing |
| Origin | Himalayan Valley, Nepal |
| Key benefit | Visibly brighter, nourished-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dull, dry or tired-looking skin |
What is this
Sea Buckthorn
Sea buckthorn is the vivid orange berry of Hippophae rhamnoides, a hardy shrub that thrives in harsh mountain and coastal climates. Its fruit extract and oil are naturally rich in vitamins C and E, carotenoids and rare omega-7 fatty acids, used in skincare to nourish, soften and visibly brighten.
Where is it found
Himalayan Valley, Nepal
In the high valleys of Nepal, sea buckthorn clings to slopes where little else survives, its orange berries ripening slowly through thin air and fierce sun. Harvest is patient work — the thorny branches are picked by hand as autumn closes. It is a landscape that teaches endurance, and the berry carries that resilience with it.
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Formulas with sea buckthorn
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about sea buckthorn
What is sea buckthorn?
Sea buckthorn is a thorny shrub, Hippophae rhamnoides, whose bright orange berries ripen in harsh mountain and coastal climates. The fruit yields both an extract and an oil that are naturally rich in vitamins C and E, carotenoids and omega fatty acids — prized in skincare for their nourishing, revitalizing profile.
What does sea buckthorn do for skin?
In cosmetics it is used to nourish, soften and visibly brighten. Its carotenoids and vitamins help defend the skin's appearance against environmental stress, while its fatty acids — including rare omega-7 — help support the skin's moisture barrier for a supple, radiant look.
Is sea buckthorn oil good for the face?
Yes — it absorbs well and suits most skin types, with a low likelihood of clogging pores. Because the pure oil is deeply pigmented, it is best enjoyed within a balanced formula, where it delivers its nourishing fatty acids and carotenoids without tinting the skin.
What is omega-7 and why does it matter?
Omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) is a fatty acid naturally present in skin's own lipids and unusually abundant in sea buckthorn. In skincare it helps replenish the feeling of suppleness and supports a comfortable, well-moisturized barrier — one reason the berry is so valued in facial care.
What is the difference between sea buckthorn extract and oil?
The extract is a water-compatible concentrate of the berry's vitamins and antioxidants, ideal for mists, cleansers and serums; the oil carries its fatty acids and carotenoids, ideal for creams. The Nine Aurora uses both, so each formula receives the form best suited to its texture.
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