Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
What Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil is & what it does
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the lingonberry, also known as the cowberry. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it works as an emollient that helps soften and condition the skin. Like many berry seed oils, it is a source of fatty acids and contributes to a nourishing, conditioning feel.
What does Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil do in skincare?
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, from lingonberry seeds, works as an emollient. It helps soften and condition the skin and can improve the feel of a moisturizer or sunscreen. Like other berry seed oils, it is a source of fatty acids.
Is Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil comedogenic?
Comedogenicity varies from person to person, and clear ratings for this specific seed oil are limited. As a lightweight plant oil it is often considered low risk for clogging pores, but anyone prone to breakouts may want to patch test first.
Is Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil natural or synthetic?
It is a natural plant oil pressed from the seeds of the lingonberry, also called the cowberry. It is botanical in origin rather than synthetic.
Sunscreens with Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Elizabeth Arden Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25
79/100
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Liz Earle Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25
79/100
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Current State Zinc Oxide + Blueberry Daily Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
73/100
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Lumene Blur 16H Longwear Foundation Spf 15
49/100
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Lumene Nordic C Lumene CC Color Correcting Cream SPF 20
49/100
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Lumene Cc Foundation
49/100