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Cranberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
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Cranberry Seed Oil, virgin, organic, cold pressed from the seed of the super fruit, ethically grown and harvested, is unique among the fixed oils because it has a significant amount of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 essential fatty acids, which are essential for growth and development throughout the life cycle, prevent the skin from becoming dry, and giving it excellent anti-oxidant activity and nurturing benefits. Cranberry seed oil contributes to the lipid barrier protection of the skin and assists in moisture retention.
Cranberry seed oil is the only oil that also contains a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. The balanced profile of fatty acids is important to product absorption into the skin. In addition, the oil contains antioxidants including tocotrienols and tocopherols, which allow the ingredient to both benefit the skin and stay fresh for a longer period of time. Typically, the cranberry seed oil extract contains, by weight, approximately 30-38%, (typically about 33%) .alpha.-linolenic acid (omega-3), 35-39% (typically about 38%) linoleic acid (omega-6), and 20-22% (typically about 21%) oleic acid (omega-9).
Cranberry seed oil has a very high concentration of gamma tocopherol. This level is much higher than is found in oils such as safflower and grape seed oil. The gamma tocopherol has the most antioxidant capacity of all of the tocopherols and contributes to the stability of highly unsaturated oils in the cranberry oil.
Cranberry Seed Oil contains one of the highest anti-oxidant, and phytosterols contents, of any of the vegetable / fruit oils, making it an excellent addition to your natural sun protection products where it will help to prevent photo damage. It is beneficial to apply this product topically to prevent the radical damage - the heaviest assault on the skin, and the cause of almost all of the signs of aging and unhealthy skin.
Cranberry Seed Oil is also the perfect choice for all of your bath, body, skin, and baby care, products where it offers excellent skin protection and will also help to stabilize, and improve the anti-oxidant activity, to extend the shelf life of your other, more fragile, oils. An excellent choice for all of your active moisturizers.
Disclaimer: The information presented
herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not
been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or
prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements,
it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
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