Hydrogenated Cranberry Seed Oil
AKA “Hydrogenated Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated cranberry seed oil
AKA: Hydrogenated Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Cranberry Seed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to North America. Derived from cranberry seeds (Vaccinium macrocarpon), a plant in the Ericaceae family native to North America. Produced through cold-pressing of cranberry seeds, followed by catalytic hydrogenation to increase stability.
Plant Source
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Antioxidant
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Cranberries have been used in traditional Native American medicine for skin and wound healing. Hydrogenated cranberry seed oil is a modern stabilized form developed for contemporary skincare to preserve the fruit's antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 60.0% in leave-on products (3 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR