Characteristics
- INCI
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
- Ru.
- Cranberry Fruit Extract
- CAS
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91770-88-6
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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294-875-8
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- astringent
Who it's for
Description
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract is cranberry fruit extract, a plant-derived ingredient made from the fruit of the cranberry. In skincare, it’s mainly valued for its antioxidant content, including polyphenols and vitamin-like compounds that help defend formulas and skin from everyday environmental stress. You’ll often see it in products aimed at brightening, refreshing, or supporting a healthy-looking complexion.
For skin, this extract can help support a smoother, more radiant appearance and may be useful in antioxidant-focused routines. It’s also sometimes included in hair and scalp products for a similar protective, conditioning role. People with dull-looking skin, urban-exposed routines, or those who like botanical ingredients may especially appreciate it. It’s generally well tolerated, but as with any plant extract, sensitive skin can occasionally react, so patch testing is smart if you know you’re reactive to botanicals.
Products with Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract (1 078 total)
Most often found in Eqqualberry products (18 items)
