CLOUDBERRY SEED OIL

TYPE OF INGREDIENT​
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Serums, oils

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CLOUDBERRY SEED OIL?

The polyphenol ellagitannins in cloudberry seed oil has shown strong antimicrobial activity, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, the oil exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in activated macrophages and suspected antifungal activity.

WHAT IS CLOUDBERRY SEED OIL?

Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) is a Nordic herb with fruit rich in polyphenols, known for its  antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. The seed of the cloudberry plant undergoes fractionation to produce an oil containing lipids of which were designed to survive very cold temperatures.

IS CLOUDBERRY SEED OIL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?

Cloudberry seed oil is likely safe for all skin types and tones based on available data.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are no apparent contraindications for products with cloudberry seed oil. However, individuals with allergies to cloudberries or their byproducts should use these products with caution.

Sources:

Klewicka, E.; Sójka, M.; Klewicki, R.; Kolodziejczyk, K.; Lipínska, L.; Nowak, A. Ellagitannins from raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) fruit as natural inhibitors of Geotrichum candidum. Molecules 2016, 21(7), 908.

 

Luginina, E. A., & Egoshina, T. L. (2018). Biochemical Composition of Fruits of Wild-Growing Berry Plants. In Temperate Horticulture for Sustainable Development and Environment (pp. 95-114). Apple Academic Press.

 

Nohynek, L. J.; Alakomi, H.-L.; Kähkönen, M. P.; Heinonen, M.; Helander, I. M.; Oksman-Caldentey, K.-M.; Puupponen-Pimiä, R. H. Berry phenolics: antimicrobial properties and mechanisms of action against severe human pathogens. Nutr. Cancer 2006, 54, 18−32.

 

Riitta Puupponen-Pimiä, Liisa Nohynek, Jussi Suvanto, Juha-Pekka Salminen, Tuulikki Seppänen-Laakso, Juha Tähtiharju, Kaisu Honkapää, and Kirsi-Marja Oksman-Caldentey

ACS Food Science & Technology 2021 1 (5), 917-927.

Nishad Sathe, MD

Author

Nishad Sathe is a PGY-3 Internal Medicine/Dermatology resident at the University of Minnesota