Cranberry Seed Oil Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Cold pressed, produced in Canada.  Ethically grown and harvested, not sprayed, but not organic.Freshly pressed for us by a wonderful producer, this new oil is fresh and slightly fruity/sweet in aroma. Light in texture, quickly absorbed. A delight to work with.  Much more pleasant to work with than earlier specimens that we have encountered.

Cranberry Seed Oil is is the only available carrier oil with a natural ratio of Omega 6 (linoleic), Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic), and Omega 9(oleic) fatty acids. Cranberry Seed Oil aids in the absorption and utilization of the essential fatty acids in the skin, and is said to moisturize the skin as no other oil can.

Cranberry seed oil contributes to the lipid barrier protection of the skin and assists in moisture retention. 

The oil also contains high concentrations of tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols, phospholipids and Vitamin A, setting new  performance and stability standards for highly polyunsaturated oils. Some sources say that adding a bit of Cranberry Seed oil to other, shorter lived, vegetable oils will extend their shelf life by preventing oxidation.

Cranberry Seed Oil is a wonderfully moisturizing addition to any formula for cream or lotion for rough, dry, or mature skin.  Some sources say it aids in the relief of scaly, itching skin conditions, and may be helpful for both eczema and psoriasis.

The producer has seen evidence that Cranberry Seed Oil is an effect barrier of UV rays, thus helping to protect the skin against sun damage. They are now in process of testing to find proof of this claim.