BOTANICAL EXTRACT

Cranberry Fruit Extract

Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract

An antioxidant-rich extract of cranberry fruit, naturally high in polyphenols such as proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins, used to help skin look bright and fresh.

Source

Cranberry fruit

Used for

Polyphenol-rich botanical extract

How it works

A tart berry, rich in polyphenols.

Cranberry fruit extract is made from the berries of Vaccinium macrocarpon, the North American cranberry. The fruit's deep red colour and tart taste come from its polyphenols, particularly proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and flavonols, along with natural fruit acids. It is a fruit extract, a different material from cranberry seed oil.

Cranberry is a rich source of these polyphenols, and laboratory research has explored their antioxidant-type activity.

It suits daily use, including in toners alongside fruit acids, and pairs naturally with other berry extracts such as lingonberry.

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Extracted from the fruit of the North American cranberry
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Naturally rich in polyphenols, including proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins
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An antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps skin look bright and fresh

Questions

What is cranberry fruit extract?

It is an extract of the berries of the American cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, a fruit known for being high in polyphenol antioxidants. The polyphenols in cranberry include anthocyanins, procyanidins and flavonols. (Polashock et al., 2014; Chang et al., 2022)

Is there research on cranberry for skin?

Yes, encouraging laboratory research. In a lab study, cranberry polyphenols, especially procyanidins, showed promising activity, and the authors suggest they are worth considering for cosmetic use. (Chang et al., 2022)

Where does the cranberry come from?

The American cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, is native to North America and belongs to the heath family, Ericaceae, whose members tend to thrive in nutrient-poor, acidic soils such as those of bogs. It is a woody perennial that spreads by runners, and it was first domesticated as a crop in the early 1800s on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. (Polashock et al., 2014)

About the plant

The American cranberry is native to North America and belongs to the heath family, Ericaceae, whose members tend to thrive in nutrient-poor, acidic soils such as those of bogs. It is a woody perennial that spreads easily by runners, or stolons. (Polashock et al., 2014)

As a crop, the cranberry was first domesticated in the early 1800s on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, roughly two centuries ago. (Polashock et al., 2014)

The research