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Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Aroma: Fruity. Slightly bitter, but pleasant.
Texture: Medium
Color: Golden yellow.
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Notes: Cranberry seed oil is said
to offer a balanced blend of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids (omega
3 and 6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids) not available
in other natural vegetable oils. The
oil is also rich in Vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols) and
Vitamin A. These vitamins help to nourish the skin, can help reduce
the signs of aging, and may help with eczema, psoriasis and scarring.
Most vegetable oils
that are high in essential fatty acids have a short shelf life.
Cranberry Seed Oil, however, is rich in Vitamin E, a natural anti-oxidant.
Vitamin E is both beneficial to the skin and helps to extend the
shelf life of the oil.
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without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Safety information can be found by visiting the Safety
Information page. For very in-depth information on oil safety
issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert
Tisserand.
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