Vaccinium macrocarpon seed powder

AKA: American Cranberry, Cranberry seed powder, Cranberry powder
Plant-Derived
Clean
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Ericaceae
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91770-88-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern preparation of cranberry seed used primarily in contemporary cosmetics for its concentrated antioxidant and polyphenol content. It represents the refinement of traditional cranberry medicine into a standardized cosmetic ingredient.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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