Sea Buckthorn Pulp CO₂ Extract
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Sea Buckthorn Pulp CO₂ Extract
Carotenoid-Rich Botanical Extract · Mature, Sun-Exposed & Barrier-Stressed Skin · Hippophae rhamnoides · CO₂ Total Extract · Dried Fruit Pulp · Germany
2026 Summer Cabinet · Organic Certified · View Supplier Certifications · View The Verification Report
Aromatic Character
Mildly sweet, softly fruity and herbaceous, with the dense, characteristic aroma of Sea Buckthorn pulp rather than the volatile lift of an essential oil.
The Ananda Archives gave unusually high regard to a particularly fine Sea Buckthorn material, describing its aroma as much more pleasant than other samples evaluated. That observation established an important part of the Ananda standard: the dramatic color may first attract attention, but the aroma should also feel rich, composed and comfortable within a finished facial or body preparation.
The material is orange-red, viscous and lipid-rich. Its color and texture matter more to formulation than its fragrance. Even a small amount can visibly warm the tone of pale facial oils, creams, balms and body preparations.
This is not a diffuser material. It is a fixed-lipid CO₂ total extract intended for topical formulation.
Best Used For
- Low-level inclusion in facial oils and serums
- Body oils, balms, and anhydrous skin preparations
- Professional lipid-phase formulation
- Formulas requiring a palmitoleic-rich fruit-pulp oil
- Blending with omplementary carrier oils and skin-centered aromatic materials: Rosehip CO₂ and Carrot Root CO₂ extracts
About This Extract
This material is produced from the dried fruit pulp rather than the seed or the complete berry. The pulp fraction is characteristically rich in palmitoleic and palmitic acids and carries the concentrated orange-red pigments associated with the fleshy part of the fruit. Seed oil is generally more strongly weighted toward linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids and has a different formulation role.
A CO₂ total extract retains the fixed-lipid matrix together with part of the unsaponifiable fraction. In the current batch, the documented fractions include carotenoids, sterols and tocopherols. This makes the material more concentrated and compositionally distinctive than a neutral carrier oil.
The Ananda Archives regarded Sea Buckthorn as one of the most consequential materials available for skin formulation. Its value was not understood as a reason to use it heavily. The opposite was true: a relatively small amount could materially change the character of a broader carrier base, adding color, richness and the distinctive composition of the fruit pulp.
That practical observation remains central to the present product. Sea Buckthorn is best treated as a concentrated component of a finished formula rather than as the complete carrier base.
The extract contains 0.08% organic Rosemary Antioxidant Extract. This helps protect the lipid material but does not replace cool, dark, tightly closed storage.
Questions & Answers
What can Ever Bright™ realistically do for dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines?
Ever Bright™ conditions the surface of the skin rather than attempting to correct every cause of darkness or swelling. It is most useful when the under-eye area looks tired or finely creased because it is dry. Regular use helps the skin remain softer, better cushioned, and more supple, but it is not a caffeine serum, retinoid treatment, or corrective product for genetic dark circles or persistent under-eye bags.
Why choose an under-eye oil rather than a conventional eye cream or active serum?
Ever Bright™ is for those who want simple lipid-based care without water, waxes, strong exfoliants, or aggressive actives. The lightweight MCT and Jojoba base leaves a fine cushion over thin under-eye skin, while Rose Absolute, Neroli, and Ylang Ylang Extra are used with restraint. It is nourishment rather than intervention.
Will it feel oily, interfere with makeup, or encourage milia?
Not when used in the very small amount intended. Press a thin film along the orbital bone and allow it to settle before applying concealer or other eye-area products. No formula can be guaranteed suitable for every person prone to milia, so avoid heavy application and discontinue use if small bumps or congestion develop. Because the formula contains aromatic botanicals, patch testing is particularly important for sensitive or scent-reactive skin.
Why are Ever Bright™ and Ever Youthful™ so often purchased together?
This is not merely a suggested pairing; it is a consistent customer purchase pattern. Ever Youthful™ serves as the broader facial oil, while Ever Bright™ provides a lighter, more restrained formula for the finer skin around the eyes. Use Ever Youthful™ over the face and reserve Ever Bright™ for the orbital area rather than layering both beneath the eyes.
Traditional Uses
Sea Buckthorn oils have a long history in topical skin preparations, but the name “Sea Buckthorn oil” can refer to seed oil, pulp oil, whole-berry oil or a combination of fractions. These materials may also be cold-pressed, conventionally extracted or produced with carbon dioxide. The source material and extraction method determine what the finished oil actually is.
The Ananda Archives placed the deeply colored berry oil in facial and body preparations as a concentrated part of a larger base. They recorded its strong red-orange color, the temporary hue it may leave on the skin and the need to use it with restraint.
The archive also preserved Sea Buckthorn’s place alongside Helichrysum, Lavender, Rosemary Verbenone, Carrot Seed and Rosehip Seed Oil. These were not presented merely as a collection of recognized skin materials. They were used to balance the dense pulp fraction with lighter carriers and carefully chosen aromatic components.
Modern literature has examined Sea Buckthorn oils, fruit extracts and isolated constituents in relation to skin barrier function, inflammatory signaling, oxidative stress and tissue repair. The studies involve different plant fractions, extraction methods, routes and finished preparations. They do not establish that this retail CO₂ extract treats burns, psoriasis, dermatitis, wounds, acne, ultraviolet injury or another diagnosed condition.
Within Ananda's practice, this material is used as a concentrated lipid-phase ingredient: a small amount adds a distinctive pulp-oil profile, visible colour, and a different fatty-acid architecture from lighter seed and carrier oils.
Applications
Skin and Body
A lipid-phase formulation ingredient for facial oils, serums, body oils, and balms, blended into a carrier or base and applied to intact skin. This is not a diffuser or inhalation material. Patch test any finished preparation before broader use.
Colour and Compatibility
The orange-red extract can tint a pale formula and may transfer to fabric. Evaluate colour, viscosity, and uniformity in a small sample before scaling. Redistribute any natural precipitate by gently warming the closed container and mixing; do not overheat.
Formulation Companions
Combines well with lighter seed and carrier oils such as Rosehip and Jojoba, where a small amount of this pulp extract adds colour, a distinct fatty-acid profile, and body.
Cultivation and Sourcing
The dried fruit pulp is grown in Germany and extracted in Germany using high-pressure carbon dioxide. The current Certificate of Analysis identifies the raw material as coming from organic farming.
The finished extract contains 0.08% organic Rosemary Antioxidant Extract. Relevant organic, analytical, batch, and traceability documentation is maintained in Ananda's internal records.
Product Details
Product name: Organic Sea Buckthorn Pulp CO₂ Extract
Botanical name: Hippophae rhamnoides
Common name: Sea Buckthorn / Seaberry
Country of raw material: Germany
Country of extraction: Germany
Plant material: Dried fruit pulp
Extraction: High-pressure CO₂ total extraction
Organic status: Organic raw material and extract documented
Appearance: Orange-red oil; natural turbidity or precipitates may occur at room temperature
Odour: Characteristic of Sea Buckthorn
Batch: 26Q2SEB
Production date: January 2026
Analysis date: January 22, 2026
Supplier retest date: January 2031
Batch documentation: Current Certificate of Analysis on file
Ingredients: 99.92% organic Sea Buckthorn pulp CO₂ total extract; 0.08% organic Rosemary Antioxidant Extract
Batch Composition
The current Certificate of Analysis reports the following principal fatty acids:
- Palmitic acid: 35.8%
- Palmitoleic acid: 30.9%
- Oleic acid: 18.7%
- Vaccenic acid: 6.6%
- Linoleic acid: 5.3%
- Alpha-linolenic acid: 1.7%
- Stearic acid: 0.91%
The batch contains 36.9% saturated fatty acids, 56.1% monounsaturated fatty acids, and 7.0% polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Additional reported values include 6.6% unsaponifiable matter, 0.13% total carotenoids calculated as beta-carotene, 1.7% total sterols calculated as sitosterol, and 0.11% total tocopherols calculated as alpha-tocopherol.
The peroxide value was 1.9 meq O₂/kg and the water content was 0.13% at analysis.
The current lot meets the supplier’s applicable analytical and general specifications. These values describe this particular batch. They should not be used alone to rank quality, predict a clinical outcome, or compare Sea Buckthorn products without considering the plant fraction, extraction method, complete analysis, and finished formulation.
Ananda Archive Notes on Sea Buckthorn
The Ananda Archives describe Sea Buckthorn as mildly sweet and herbaceous, with a deep, rich color and a noticeably finer aroma than other Sea Buckthorn oils sampled at the time.
The archives consistently treated it as a concentrated ingredient rather than the whole of a carrier base. They noted that its deep color may leave a temporary hue on the skin while the finished oil absorbs.
Pairs Well With
Bulgarian Helichrysum Essential Oil — Helichrysum adds dry herbal warmth and aromatic definition to Sea Buckthorn's dense fruit-pulp character, making the pairing especially useful in facial and mature-skin formulations.
Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil — Lavender softens Sea Buckthorn's concentrated herbaceous character and gives facial oils, body oils, and balms a more familiar, balanced aromatic structure.
Bulgarian Rose Otto Essential Oil — Rose Otto brings floral lift and refinement to the richly coloured pulp extract, while Sea Buckthorn gives the complete formula greater body and depth.
Sea Buckthorn also pairs especially well with:
- Floral and skin-centred aromatics: Helichrysum, Lavender, Rose Otto, German Chamomile CO₂, Roman Chamomile
- Woods and resins: Indian Sandalwood, Frankincense Carterii CO₂, Frankincense Serrata CO₂, Myrrh CO₂, Aged Dark Patchouli
- Fresh aromatic accents: Bergamot FCF, Melissa
Found In
Soothing Skin Extra™ — Sea Buckthorn adds a concentrated orange-red pulp-lipid fraction to the Rosehip, Carrot Root, Jojoba, and Kukui base, broadening the formula beyond lighter seed and carrier oils.
Sun Radiance™ — Sea Buckthorn contributes a palmitoleic-rich, carotenoid-containing pulp extract to the facial oil's multi-lipid architecture alongside Rosehip, Carrot Root, Raspberry Seed, Pomegranate, Argan, Jojoba, and Tamanu.
Notes and Cautions
- For external topical and formulation use. Do not ingest.
- This is a fixed-lipid CO₂ total extract, not an essential oil. Do not place it in water-reservoir ultrasonic diffusers or use it as a volatile inhalation oil.
- Do not apply the concentrated extract undiluted. Patch test completed topical preparations and discontinue use if irritation or sensitization develops.
- The orange-red extract can temporarily tint skin and may stain pale fabric, towels, clothing, and porous surfaces.
- Natural turbidity or precipitates may occur at room temperature. Gently warm the closed container between the hands and mix thoroughly; do not overheat.
- Contains 0.08% organic Rosemary Antioxidant Extract. Avoid use if you have a known sensitivity to Rosemary-derived ingredients.
- Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, open wounds, burns, infected skin, and recent surgical incisions.
- This product is not a sunscreen and should not be presented as protection from ultraviolet exposure.
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Minimise unnecessary exposure to air, heat, and light to reduce oxidation.
- Avoid release into waterways and dispose of unused material responsibly.
See Safety & Responsible Use for Ananda's general guidance.
Further Study
Ananda Resources
CO₂ Extracts vs. Essential Oils: When Does the Difference Matter? — Why lipid-rich materials such as Sea Buckthorn require a different extraction framework from volatile essential oils.
Research Referenced on This Page
Selected human, preclinical, and review literature concerning Sea Buckthorn fruit pulp, pulp oil, and related preparations. These studies examine different materials, extraction methods, formulations, and experimental models. None evaluates this specific Ananda CO₂ Total Extract or establishes that it treats a diagnosed skin condition.
Abdullahzadeh M, Shafiee S. To Compare the Effect of Sea Buckthorn and Silver Sulfadiazine Dressing on Period of Wound Healing in Patients with Second-Degree Burns: A Randomized Triple-Blind Clinical Trial. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2021;29(5):732–740.
A randomized trial comparing a formulated Sea Buckthorn cream with 1% silver sulfadiazine in 55 hospital patients with second-degree burns, reporting a shorter healing period in the Sea Buckthorn group. Concerns a specific medical wound-care formulation used under clinical supervision; it does not support applying this concentrated CO₂ extract directly to burns, damaged skin, or open wounds.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33792111/
Boca AN, Ilies RF, Saccomanno J, et al. Sea Buckthorn Extract in the Treatment of Psoriasis. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2019;17(2):1020–1023.
A single-blind, placebo-controlled study applying an oily Sea Buckthorn fruit extract to psoriasis lesions in 10 previously untreated patients for eight weeks. Treated lesions improved relative to baseline and placebo, but the sample was very small and the preparation was not characterized sufficiently to establish equivalence with this CO₂ pulp extract.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6327666/
Balkrishna A, Sakat SS, Joshi K, et al. Cytokines Driven Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Psoriasis-Like Efficacies of Nutraceutical Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Oil. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2019;10:1186.
Sea Buckthorn fruit-pulp oil reduced selected inflammatory mediators in cultured human monocytes and reduced chemically induced inflammation and psoriasis-like skin changes in rodent models. Preclinical support for anti-inflammatory mechanisms only; not a human clinical trial, and the material was not identified as equivalent to this CO₂ Total Extract.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2019.01186/full
Okamoto T, Nakashima F, Shibata T, Mori D. Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Pulp Oil Prevents Ultraviolet-Induced Damage in Human Fibroblasts. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry. 2024;88(8):948–955.
Sea Buckthorn pulp oil reduced UV-B-associated reactive oxygen species, loss of cell viability, and collagen degradation in cultured human dermal fibroblasts, with palmitoleic acid identified as one contributing constituent. An in-vitro study; it does not establish sunscreen activity, an SPF value, or clinical photoprotection in human skin.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38796693/
Sajeeda A, Rashid H, Malik TA, et al. Seabuckthorn Pulp Extract Alleviates UV-B-Induced Skin Photo-Damage by Reducing Oxidative Stress-Mediated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and DNA Damage in Human Primary Skin Fibroblasts and Balb/c Mice Skin. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2024;31(34):46979–46993.
Sea Buckthorn fruit-pulp extract reduced oxidative stress, inflammatory signaling, extracellular-matrix degradation, and DNA damage in primary human skin fibroblasts, and reduced selected UV-B-associated changes in mouse skin. Preclinical; the study material and extraction method do not establish equivalent activity from this retail CO₂ extract.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38985420/
Song X, Sun X, Yuan H, Tang Y, Zheng F. The Role of Sea Buckthorn in Skin and Mucosal Health: A Review from an Anti-Inflammatory Perspective. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2025;16:1643146.
A review of Sea Buckthorn oils, extracts, and isolated constituents in relation to inflammatory signaling, oxidative stress, barrier integrity, and tissue repair. It covers pulp oil, seed oil, flavonoids, and other preparations rather than one standardized product, and notes substantial material variability and the need for controlled human trials.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1643146/full
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Hippophae rhamnoides L. Plants of the World Online.
Confirms Hippophae rhamnoides as an accepted species and documents its broad Eurasian native range.
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/323851-1
Weber N, et al. Fatty Acids in Sea Buckthorn Oils. 2019.
Reviews the differing fatty-acid profiles of pulp, whole-berry, and seed oils, including the characteristic palmitoleic-rich pulp fraction. A compositional review; it does not establish a treatment outcome for this retail extract.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6589177/
Koskovac M, et al. Sea Buckthorn Oil — A Valuable Source for Cosmeceuticals. Cosmetics. 2017;4(4):40.
Reviews differences between pulp and seed oils, cosmetic extraction methods, and the presence of fatty acids, carotenoids, tocopherols, and sterols. Many outcome claims in the review rely on preclinical, oral, or formulation-specific evidence and are not transferred to this product page.
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/4/4/40
Availability and Sizes
This organic German Sea Buckthorn Pulp CO₂ total extract is part of the 2026 Summer Cabinet and is available while the current batch remains.
All Cabinet selections are subject to change. Future offerings may differ in origin, producer, harvest, aromatic character, analytical profile, available size, and Cabinet placement as Ananda evaluates new materials and batches.
Available sizes: 30 mL
The information provided on this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
