murphyVaccinium macrocarpon cranberry seed oil
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from cranberry seeds (Vaccinium macrocarpon) native to North America within the Ericaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Cranberry Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
91770-88-6
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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 →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
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Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002–2%
Rinse-off0.003–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG