Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to North America. Derived from blueberry seeds of Vaccinium corymbosum, a plant in the Ericaceae family native to North America. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods applied to the seeds.
Plant Source
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Antioxidant | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Similar to wild blueberry seed oil, this extract from cultivated highbush blueberry seeds is a modern cosmetic development. While the fruit has some traditional medicinal use, targeted seed oil extraction for skincare is a 21st-century innovation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer