Exfoliant
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES HUSK POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A powder from sea buckthorn fruit husks — used for exfoliation and antioxidant benefits. Safe at food-grade source; watch particle size near the eyes.
Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) is a hardy shrub whose orange berries are famous for their high vitamin C, carotenoid, and tocopherol content. The husk powder is the dried and milled fruit skin residue — typically used as a natural mechanical exfoliant and antioxidant-bearing botanical powder in scrubs and masks. The parent berry has extensive food-safety and traditional-medicine history. Cosmetic use at 0.5-5% is well-tolerated. Particle-size and eye-area caution apply to any botanical scrub. Organic/pesticide certification matters given that sea buckthorn is harvested from wild and cultivated stands across Eurasia.
Skin benefits
- Sea buckthorn husk — natural antioxidant and carotenoid source
- Gentle mechanical exfoliation
- Contains flavonoids and vitamin E
- Sustainable food byproduct
Known concerns
- Large particles — potential ocular and micro-abrasion risk in leave-on
- Variable composition by source
- May contain residual pesticide depending on origin
- Possible sensitization in Elaeagnaceae-allergic individuals
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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