Fragaria virginiana (Strawberry) seed oil
AKA “Strawberry Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Fragaria virginiana (Strawberry) seed oil
AKA: Strawberry Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90131-36-5
Form
Oil
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Virginia strawberry was used by indigenous North American peoples and early colonists for nutritional and mild medicinal purposes. Modern cosmetic seed oil is a recent development capitalizing on the fruit's antioxidant content for skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR