Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) fruit
AKA “Cranberry Fruit
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) fruit
AKA: Cranberry Fruit
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91770-88-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
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
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 Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR