Raspberry Seed Oil is a botanical fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L. It is valued in cosmetic and personal-care formulations for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties and its naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids.
The oil is commonly used in facial oils, serums, creams, lotions, body-care products and selected haircare formulations. Its lipid profile is characterized by linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, alongside oleic, palmitic and stearic acids. The relative proportions depend on the raspberry variety, seed source, extraction method and refining process.
Raspberry Seed Oil is generally supplied as a liquid botanical oil. Cold-pressed and refined grades may differ in colour, odour, minor components and oxidative stability. The selected grade should therefore be matched to the technical and sensory requirements of the finished formulation.
Raspberry Seed Oil is a fixed vegetable oil extracted from raspberry seeds. These seeds may be recovered as a by-product of fruit processing and mechanically pressed or processed using other suitable extraction methods.
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus L.
INCI Name: Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Common Names: Raspberry Seed Oil, Red Raspberry Seed Oil, Raspberry Kernel Oil
Family: Rosaceae
Plant Part: Seeds
Product Type: Fixed botanical oil
Physical State: Liquid
Primary Cosmetic Function: Skin conditioning / emollient
Raspberry Seed Oil should not be confused with raspberry fruit extract, raspberry ketone or other raspberry-derived ingredients. The oil is primarily a lipid material, while fruit extracts and isolated compounds have different compositions and formulation properties.
Raspberry Seed Oil is a natural mixture of triglycerides rather than a single chemical compound. Its characteristics are determined by the fatty acids incorporated into its triglycerides and by naturally occurring minor lipid components.
The commonly referenced cosmetic identity is Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, with CAS number 84929-76-0 and EC number 284-554-0. Some supplier documents may list an additional CAS reference, such as 381718-28-1, depending on the material and documentation. The identity declared on the current supplier COA, SDS and TDS should be checked before finalizing product records.
A single molecular formula or molecular weight is not appropriate for the complete natural oil mixture.
Raspberry Seed Oil functions as an emollient, helping provide a smooth and conditioned feel in cosmetic formulations. It can contribute to the sensory profile of facial oils, moisturizers, creams, lotions and balms.
Its principal cosmetic role is skin conditioning. The oil can be incorporated into formulations intended to maintain a soft, supple and comfortable skin feel.
Raspberry Seed Oil can be evaluated in hair oils, conditioners, masks, hair serums and other products that use botanical fixed oils.
The oil can be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions or used in anhydrous formulations such as facial oils, balms and oil blends.
Raspberry Seed Oil is suitable for formulations that feature plant-derived oils and specialty botanical ingredients. Its colour, odour and fatty-acid profile can help determine the most appropriate product format.
Raspberry Seed Oil is known for its unsaturated fatty-acid profile. The major fatty acids commonly associated with it include:
The proportions can vary by seed source, cultivar, extraction process and refining level. For commercial formulation, use the current batch-specific fatty-acid profile rather than treating a published composition as a guaranteed specification.
Depending on the raw material and processing method, Raspberry Seed Oil may contain naturally occurring minor components such as:
The concentration and retention of these constituents can differ between cold-pressed, unrefined and refined grades. Their presence should not be interpreted as a guaranteed standardized concentration unless the supplier provides analytical data.
Raspberry Seed Oil can be considered for the following personal-care formulations, subject to grade suitability and formulation testing.
The final use level should be established through formulation development, stability assessment and sensory testing.
Raspberry Seed Oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids and may be susceptible to oxidation. Excessive exposure to oxygen, light and heat can affect odour, colour and quality.
An appropriate antioxidant system may be evaluated according to the product format, packaging, processing conditions and expected shelf life.
Avoid unnecessary prolonged heating. Where the oil is added to an emulsion, follow a process suitable for the selected grade and the complete formulation.
Cold-pressed oil may have a stronger characteristic odour and more pronounced colour than refined oil. Confirm that the selected grade is compatible with the finished product's sensory requirements.
Evaluate compatibility with emulsifiers, other vegetable oils, esters, waxes, antioxidants, fragrances and other formulation ingredients.
Review the current COA/TDS for acid value, peroxide value, refractive index, relative density, saponification value and fatty-acid profile where these parameters are required.
Store in a tightly closed container under the supplier's recommended conditions. Protect the oil from excessive heat, light and air exposure.
Raspberry Seed Oil should not be presented as a substitute for a validated sunscreen or as a standalone source of reliable sun protection. Any sun-protection claim for a finished cosmetic product requires appropriate testing and regulatory review.
Raspberry Seed Oil and Raspberry Fruit Extract are different cosmetic materials.
Raspberry Seed Oil is a fixed oil obtained from seeds and is primarily characterized by its triglycerides and fatty-acid composition. Raspberry Fruit Extract is obtained from fruit material and has a different composition depending on the extraction process.
Their INCI identities, solubility, formulation behaviour and intended functions should be assessed separately.
Raspberry Seed Oil is obtained from Rubus idaeus, while Rosehip Seed Oil is obtained from species of Rosa. Both are botanical oils, but their botanical identities and fatty-acid profiles are not identical.
They should not be treated as interchangeable ingredients when a formulation or product specification requires a particular INCI identity.
Swapnroop supplies cosmetic ingredients for manufacturers, formulators and personal-care businesses. Raspberry Seed Oil can be considered for skincare, body-care, haircare and botanical cosmetic formulations requiring a plant-derived fixed oil.
Before commercial procurement, confirm the exact INCI identity, CAS number, extraction method, processing grade, fatty-acid profile, packaging and batch documentation. These details help ensure that the material is suitable for the intended application and meets the finished product's quality requirements.
Raspberry Seed Oil is a fixed botanical oil obtained from the seeds of Rubus idaeus L. It is used primarily as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
The commonly referenced INCI name is Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil.
A commonly referenced CAS number is 84929-76-0. Confirm the exact identifier against the supplied grade's technical documentation.
A commonly referenced EC number is 284-554-0.
It is used in facial oils, serums, creams, lotions, body-care products, balms and selected haircare formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning oil.
Yes. It is generally supplied as a liquid oil at normal ambient temperatures. Colour, odour and viscosity vary by processing and grade.
No. Raspberry Seed Oil is a fixed vegetable oil and is essentially insoluble in water.
Commonly reported fatty acids include linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid. Exact proportions depend on the source and processing method.
Yes. It can be evaluated in hair oils, masks, conditioners, serums and other products that use botanical fixed oils.
No. It should not be used as a substitute for a validated sunscreen or promoted as providing reliable sun protection without appropriate product testing and regulatory substantiation.
No. Raspberry Seed Oil is a fixed lipid oil obtained from seeds, while Raspberry Fruit Extract is produced from fruit material and has a different composition.
Verify the INCI name, CAS number, extraction method, refining level, fatty-acid profile, acid value, peroxide value, storage conditions and current batch COA/TDS.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light-yellow liquid or oily liquid |