Cranberry Seed Oil

Cranberry Seed Oil (INCI Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil and one of the few plant oils with a near 1:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio — linoleic at 35–45% against alpha-linolenic at 30–40%.

• Also known as: Cranberry Seed Oil, American Cranberry Oil, Vaccinium Oil
• Botanical name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Golden yellow to deep amber; Mild, characteristic berry-like
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: Processed in India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 15 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (30–40%) — High ω-3 — skin-conditioning
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (35–45%) — Skin-barrier conditioning
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (15–20%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (4–6%) — Skin conditioning
• Vitamin E (Tocopherols) (Moderate–high) — Intrinsic oxidative protection

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: skin-conditioning serums, sensitive-skin-positioned formulations, mature skin formulations and premium facial oils.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Cranberry Seed Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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