Cranberry Seed Oil


Cranberry Seed Oil
Cranberry oil is made by cold pressing the seeds of the cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and is extremely rich in tocotrienols and are used as a highly nourishing and moisturizing ingredient - yet is light and non greasy. Cranberry seed oil is highly moisturizing and easily penetrates the skin. It is rich in tocotrienols (vitamin E) and other antioxidants. It possesses a unique balance of omega 3, 6 and 9 EFAs not found in other oils. Although Omega oils are well known for the beneficial effect they have on your health when taken in supplement form, the topical application of these polyunsaturated fatty acids to the skin also offer great benefit - not only helping to moisturize the skin, but also helping to reduce inflammation and to strengthen the skin. Cranberry seed oil is a good addition to moisturizing lip balm, belly balm, cream, lotion, face and under eye cream formulations. It can aid in the relief of itchy, scaly, irritated skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Cranberry oil is not only the highest unsaturated oil around, but is also high in antioxidants, and for this reason is used in anti-aging products, as antioxidants help to eliminate free radicals, which cause oxidative stress which leads to premature aging. Omega 3 fatty acids have been found not only to reduce the damage and aging caused by sunlight, but when applied to the skin, also improve collagen and the elastin fibers in the skin.