Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) fruit




AKA: American Cranberry, Cranberry Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to North America. Vaccinium macrocarpon is a berry native to North America, belonging to the Ericaceae family. The fruit is typically harvested, dried, and extracted using water or solvent methods to concentrate its bioactive compounds.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91770-88-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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