Vaccinium corymbosum (Blueberry) seed oil

AKA: Northern highbush blueberry, Blueberry Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from blueberry seeds of Vaccinium corymbosum, a plant in the Ericaceae family native to North America. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods applied to the seeds.
Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR