Raspberry
Raspberry extract and raspberry seed oil are popular natural beauty ingredients that bring a fresh, fruity note to skincare and haircare. Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, they help nourish and protect the skin while delivering a pleasant, subtle aroma. Shoppers often choose raspberry-based products for their gentle, skin-friendly profile and natural origin.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, raspberry extract and cold-pressed raspberry seed oil function as antioxidant-rich emollients and conditioning agents. The oil’s high content of linoleic and linolenic acids helps reinforce the skin’s natural lipid barrier, while ellagic acid and vitamin E combat free-radical damage caused by environmental stressors. Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, making it an excellent ingredient in facial oils, moisturisers, lip balms and hair serums, leaving skin and hair feeling soft, smooth and protected without greasiness.
Key benefits
- Helps shield skin from environmental stressors
- Nourishes and softens dry or rough skin
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Conditions and adds shine to hair
- Imparts a light, fruity scent to formulations
- Suitable for sensitive and delicate skin
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a perennial fruit-bearing plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. The extract and oil used in cosmetics are derived from the fruit and seeds of the raspberry plant.