Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil

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AKA: Cowberry
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Clean
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Cowberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea L., Ericaceae
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90131-85-4
Form
Oil
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Lingonberry seed oil from traditional Scandinavian and Northern European plants. Historically consumed and used topically in folk remedies; modern skincare has adopted it for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR