Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) fruit
AKA “Cranberry Fruit
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) fruit
AKA: Cranberry Fruit
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Cranberry fruit naturally conditions and softens skin and hair with its nourishing properties, helping to restore moisture and smoothness.
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91770-88-6
Form
Powder
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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.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used by Native Americans for centuries to treat urinary tract infections and wounds. In traditional medicine, cranberries were valued for their high antioxidant content and astringent properties, and are now recognized for their proanthocyanidin compounds used in modern skincare for antioxidant protection.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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