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Raspberry SeedRaspberry Seed
Raspberry Seed (Rubus idaeus)
Red raspberry seed oil possesses an exceptionally high proportion of alpha and gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E), vitamin A and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It contains 83% essential fatty acids. Much research is available online showing the healthcare benefits of internal use of Red Raspberry Seed oil. Its high level of Vitamin E is known to be give it an important role in skin repair and conditioning. Red raspberry seed oil offers the skin broad spectrum protection from damaging UV-A and UV-B rays and is emollient, lubricating and conditioning which creates a lipid barrier providing protection to the skin and provides moisture retention for the skin. Red raspberry seed oil has more pronounced anti-inflammatory properties than avocado, grapeseed, hazelnut and wheatgerm oils and may prove to be most effective oil to use in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.