Skin Care Ingredients

1. Black Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus occidentalis)

• Source: Seeds of black raspberry fruit; cold-pressed.

• Skin Type: Mature, aging skin.

• Key Components:

  • ~85% essential fatty acids (including ~30% omega-3)

  • Four forms of vitamin E: alpha-, beta-, gamma-tocopherols & tocotrienols

  • Phytonutrients and antioxidants

• Benefits:

  • Lightweight, dry oil; quick absorption

  • Anti-aging, antioxidant-rich

  • Does not clog pores

• Usage: 1–5% in formulations

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2. Blackberry Seed Oil (Rubus fruticosus)

• Source: Seeds of blackberry fruit.

• Skin Type: Blemished, sun-damaged, aging skin.

• Key Components:

  • Vitamin C (brightening, rejuvenating)

  • Vitamin E, phytosterols (beta-sitosterol)

  • Carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin

  • ~90% unsaturated fatty acids, ~20% omega-3

• Benefits:

  • Reduces appearance of wrinkles

  • Brightens and rejuvenates skin

  • Oxidatively stable for serums and creams

• Usage: 1–5%

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3. Blackcurrant Seed Oil (Ribes nigrum)

• Source: Seeds of blackcurrant (cassis).

• Skin Type: Dry, scaly skin; thinning or weakened hair.

• Key Components:

  • Omega-6: up to 20%

  • Omega-3: up to 14%

• Benefits:

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Soothes dry or sensitive skin

  • Rejuvenates hair

• Usage: 1–5%

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4. Blueberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium corymbosum)

• Source: Seeds of blueberry fruit.

• Skin Type: Facial, anti-aging formulations.

• Key Components:

  • Extremely rich in antioxidants

• Benefits:

  • Protects from UV damage and free radicals

  • Helps prevent premature aging

• Usage: 1–5%

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5. Borage Seed Oil (Borago officinalis)

• Source: Seeds of borage plant.

• Skin Type: Mature or damaged skin.

• Key Components:

  • Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) up to 24%

  • Vitamins and minerals supporting skin regeneration

• Benefits:

  • Prevents sun damage

  • Anti-aging, supports skin repair

• Usage: Best blended with carrier oils at 5–10%