murphyVaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil
AKA: Cowberry
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Clean
OriginNative to Northern Europe. Extracted from seeds of Vaccinium vitis-idaea (cowberry), a berry-producing plant in the Ericaceae family native to Northern Europe. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the nutrient-rich oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR