Name: Raspberry seed oil
SKU: D-1731

Description

Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus idaeus) is a precious vegetable oil applied in cosmetics primarily for the care of mature skin and for preparing the skin for sun exposure. It is an excellent choice for all skin types, offering benefits even to sensitive, reactive, or environmentally stressed skin. Its native wealth of powerful antioxidants, such as tocopherols, carotenoids, and gallic acid, turns raspberry seed oil into an ally for combating the signs of premature aging and protecting cells against oxidative stress.

Thanks to its rich antioxidant content, it can make a valuable contribution to a sun protection formula. Furthermore, its soothing and restructuring properties help reduce skin discomfort and maintain the protective barrier function of the epidermis, making it a frequent inclusion in formulas destined for after-sun care or post-sun exposure. It brings added value to brightening facial serums and daily protective preparations.

Characteristics

eco Culture: Conventional
water_do Appearance: Yellow-orange oil, medium viscosity, characteristic scent
verified_user Quality: Cosmetic grade, cold-pressed, unrefined

Ingredients: Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
100% natural, free of preservatives, free of additives.

Main Properties

checkExceptional antioxidant profile: Abounds in compounds that fight free radicals and prevent collagen degradation, contributing to slowing down the premature aging process.
checkSkin barrier restructuring: Deeply nourishes the epidermis and prevents dehydration.
checkSoothing and anti-redness: Rapidly calms sensitive, irritated skin or skin prone to inflammatory reactions and erythema.
checkAfter-sun support: Helps repair and regenerate the skin after sun exposure, alleviating the sensation of overheating.

Usage & Synergies

Face care

Raspberry Seed Oil is generally suitable for all skin types and is well tolerated even by the oiliest. For acne-prone skin, it is best used in small percentages as a supporting ingredient, rather than as a primary base.

Practical recommendations

Antioxidant face oil: Apply 2-3 drops to clean skin in the morning or evening.
Ingredient in anti-aging serums: Incorporate into serums destined for mature skin.
Ingredient in anti-aging creams: Added to the oil phase to create moisturizing day creams and restructuring night creams.
Lip and eye contour protection: Used on its own or included in balms to protect the finest and most exposed areas of the face.
In formulas for skin preparation before sun exposure: Add at 10-20% into summer facial oils.

Synergies in face care

For an anti-aging serum with adjuvant sun protection effects, the synergy with Carrot Extract, Tomato Seed Oil and Coenzyme Q10 rounds out the antioxidant and regenerating profile. On combination skin, the association with Organic Jojoba Oil keeps the texture balanced. As a soothing ingredient for UV-affected skin, combining it with Aloe Vera Oil and Bisabolol supports regeneration.

Body care

At the body level, Raspberry Seed Oil is useful in pre-sun preparation formulas and in after-sun products, due to its antioxidant and repairing profile. It is also successfully used in anti-aging body applications.

Practical recommendations

Tanning oil: Incorporate at 10-20% into summer body oils alongside other specific oils.
Repairing after-sun care: Add to post-solar care formulas for skin affected by solar radiation.

Synergies in body care

As a tanning oil, the synergy with Karanja Oil, Urucum Macerated Oil and Tomato Seed Oil completes the natural protection profile. It can also be combined with Cocoa Butter and Zinc Oxide to prepare a tanning balm. As an after-sun treatment, the association with Calendula Oil supports the soothing of exposed skin.

Hair care

On hair, it contributes to fiber protection and a healthier appearance of the strands, serving as a supporting ingredient in hair formulations.

Practical recommendations

Ingredient in a protective serum or conditioner: Incorporate at 10-20% into hair formulas for antioxidant protection.
Hair shine serum: Distributed in minimal amounts onto the ends to smooth damaged strands and protect them against dryness induced by climatic factors.

Synergies in hair care

For preparations applied to the hair, the synergy with Monoï Oil, Açai Oil and Karanja Oil completes the protection profile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does it have an SPF (sun protection factor)?
No, an official SPF has not been determined for this oil. It contributes an antioxidant boost and partial UV-absorbing capacity, which is useful as an adjuvant (booster) in a sun protection formula, but it does not replace an approved sun filter.

Is it comedogenic?
For normal or combination skin, it is a safe oil, but for very oily, acne-prone skin or skin susceptible to microcysts it may present issues; therefore, it shouldn't be used pure, but rather as a moderately dosed ingredient.

Bibliography and resources

Oomah, B. D., Ladet, S., et al. (2000). Characteristics of raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) seed oil. Food Chemistry.
Davey, R., & Johnston, S. (2018). Evaluation of the UV-absorbing properties of raspberry seed oil in cosmetic formulations. Journal of Cosmetic Science.
Parry, J., Su, L., Luther, et al. (2005). Fatty acid compositions and antioxidant properties of cold-pressed marionberry, boysenberry, red raspberry, and blueberry seed oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
CosIng Database. Regulatory status of Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil. European Commission.

Safety in use
Cosmetic product for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes.

Storage, preservation
Keep the bottle closed, in a cool place, away from direct light.