Cranberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil) – Cosmetic Uses in Skin Care
What Is Cranberry Seed Oil?
Cranberry seed oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of Vaccinium macrocarpon, the cranberry. It is a lightweight plant oil valued for its nourishing and moisturising properties without leaving a particularly greasy skin feel.
The oil is rich in tocotrienols, members of the vitamin E family, as well as omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids.
Cosmetic Uses
Cranberry seed oil is primarily used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. Its combination of essential fatty acids and antioxidant compounds makes it suitable for formulations focused on nourishing and moisturising the skin.
It can be incorporated into:
- Facial creams and lotions
- Moisturising products
- Anti-ageing formulations
- Skin-conditioning oils
- Products for dry or mature-looking skin
Fatty Acids and Tocotrienols
Cranberry seed oil provides omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids. The oil is also particularly rich in tocotrienols, which are naturally occurring forms of vitamin E with antioxidant properties.
Ingredient Information
INCI: Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
CAS: 91770-88-6
Function: Skin Conditioning
Source
Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.
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