Vaccinium macrocarpon seed powder
AKA “Cranberry seed powder, Cranberry powder
Ingredient Facts
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed powder
AKA: Cranberry seed powder, Cranberry powder
Botanical · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Cranberry seed powder gently exfoliates skin, removing dead cells and revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath.
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91770-88-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
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.
Physical Exfoliant
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
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