GET TO KNOW YOUR OILS
Cranberry Seed Oil
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Chemotype: omega-3 / omega-6 / omega-9 balanced fixed oil
- PLANT PART
- seeds
- EXTRACTION
- cold-pressed seed oil
- AROMA NOTE
- base
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 20 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified for cold-pressed cranberry seed oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorIndividuals with a known allergy to cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) or related berry products should avoid this seed oil.
- minorHigh polyunsaturated (alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid) content makes this carrier oil prone to oxidation/rancidity; rancid batches should not be used on skin.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This record is based on openly accessible cranberry seed oil technical sheets that consistently describe a balanced fixed-oil profile centered on alpha-linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids. The Fruit d'Or sheet exposes the commonly cited omega ratio, while formulation references and supplier sheets show the oil can be used neat or anywhere up to 100% in topical products.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Linolenic acid | 32.5% | 30–35% | polyunsaturated fatty acid | View sourceCRANBERRY SEED OIL - Fruit d'Or Nutraceuticals https://nutra.fruitdor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FDO_FPromo-5x8CrandOr_PlantEFA-EN_202403015-vF_WEB-1.pdf (page 2, lines 11-12: alpha-linolenic acid 30-35%) |
| Linoleic acid | 37.5% | 35–40% | polyunsaturated fatty acid | View sourceCRANBERRY SEED OIL - Fruit d'Or Nutraceuticals https://nutra.fruitdor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FDO_FPromo-5x8CrandOr_PlantEFA-EN_202403015-vF_WEB-1.pdf (page 2, lines 11-12: linoleic acid 35-40%) |
| Oleic acid | 22.5% | 20–25% | monounsaturated fatty acid | View sourceCRANBERRY SEED OIL - Fruit d'Or Nutraceuticals https://nutra.fruitdor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FDO_FPromo-5x8CrandOr_PlantEFA-EN_202403015-vF_WEB-1.pdf (page 2, lines 9-13: oleic acid 20-25%) |
Profile source: CRANBERRY SEED OIL - Fruit d'Or Nutraceuticals; Cranberry Seed Oil specification sheet; Cranberry Seed Oil | Humblebee & Me · https://nutra.fruitdor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FDO_FPromo-5x8CrandOr_PlantEFA-EN_202403015-vF_WEB-1.pdf ; https://www.makingcosmetics.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-makingcosmetics-master/default/dw3f1d277f/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-cranberry-seed-oil2.pdf ; https://www.humblebeeandme.com/project/cranberry-seed-oil/
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- used in skincare and body-care blends valued for its light, nourishing emollient texture
- traditionally included in facial oil blends reputed to support skin softness and balance
- used in massage oil blends as a lightweight carrier with a mild, nutty aroma
- shares the traditional skin-conditioning reputation of other omega-rich berry seed oils
- used in cosmetic formulations for its favorable, non-greasy skin-feel profile
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Odor intensity 20 normalizes public descriptions such as lightly juicy/fruity/tangy into the archive's 0-100 scale rather than transcribing a published numeric intensity measure.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values.