Lightweight oil extracted from red raspberry seeds with a rich amount of ellagitannin, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fats to nourish, protect, smoothen and rejuvenate the skin. Other than the wealth of nutrition this superfood provides, studies have also indicated that when Red Raspberry Seed oil is formulated with Zinc Oxide, it can optimize and increase the overall sun protection factor (SPF) of sunscreen formulation, offering a supporting role in protecting the skin against UV damage while smoothing and moisturizing the skin through its rich vitamin E content.

There are 2 important points to consider when choosing products with Red Raspberry Seed oil:

Cultivation stage of Red Raspberries during harvest: it has been found that the stage of maturation of Red Raspberries affect its antioxidant content, with the relationship of maturation and antioxidant content being inversely proportional.

Cold press to optimize phytochemical activity: since omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats are deactivated when treated with high heat, the processing and extraction of the ingredient shall be done via cold process to preserve phytochemical value of these ingredients

Rosehip oil

rich in vitamins and trace minerals to rejuvenate and brighten the skin; can work in complementary ways with Red Raspberry Seed oil for mature skins to smoothen and protect.

Peptides

with strong support that peptides have the ability to penetrate the skin to activate protein synthesis, the benefits of this ingredient are most notably increasing the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid in the skin, working with Red Raspberry Seed oil to form a more complete anti-aging routine.

Zinc Oxide

studies have supported when the two ingredients are formulated together, the SPF of the formulation is increased providing higher UV protection while additionally conferring skin nourishing benefits.