Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
A cold-pressed seed oil from lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, tocotrienols, and antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and protective properties.
Also known as: vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry) seed oil, lingonberry seed oil
Benefits
- ✓Deeply penetrates skin to soothe and reduce inflammation
- ✓Protects against sun damage and UV radiation
- ✓Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- ✓Softens dry and rough skin
- ✓Excellent skin conditioner with clear hydration effects
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In depth
What it does
A cold-pressed seed oil from lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, tocotrienols, and antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and protective properties. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for deeply penetrates skin to soothe and reduce inflammation, protects against sun damage and uv radiation, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.