ORGANIC RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL Conventional Red Raspberry Seed Oil is also available. Suitable for cosmeceutical applications.

INCI: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed Shelf Life: 2 Years Origin: USA

Background: Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil highly sought after for use in innovative personal care products. This remarkable oil is recommended for inclusion in body and facial creams, eye creams, lip products, hair care products and sun care formulations where emollience, conditioning and high EFA content are desired. Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil is gaining increasing attention by cosmeceutical manufacturers and the spa and aromatherapy industries due to its significant content of nutritive components Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil Properties: including essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It is an extremely • Extra Virgin and Unrefined stable lipid that has redefined performance and stability standards • Medium Viscosity for oils rich in essential fatty acids. • Absorbs Quickly, Non-Greasy • Sweet, Mild, Pleasant and Slightly Nutty, Berry-Like Aroma Natural Sourcing’s superior quality, unrefined, extra virgin Organic • Golden Hue Red Raspberry Seed Oil is carefully sourced and packaged to • Rich in Vitamin E maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this • Alpha Tocopherol: 12.6mg/100g remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil. • Gamma Tocopherol: 19.4mg/100g • Noteworthy Polyphenol Content Cosmeceutical Uses: • Strong Antioxidant Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil is highly moisturizing and • Rich in Vitamin A emollient. It possesses an exceptionally high proportion of alpha • High Ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids and gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E), polyphenols and other • Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega-3) C18:3 29-33% antioxidants. It is also rich in Vitamin A and contains up to 83% • Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) C18:2 52-56% omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Organic Red Raspberry Seed • Offers Sun Protection from UV-A and UV-B Rays Oil has more pronounced anti-inflammatory properties than • Strong Anti-Inflammatory Properties avocado, grapeseed, hazelnut and wheatgerm oils and may prove • Stable Shelf Life to be the most effective oil to use in the treatment of eczema, • Can Help Stabilize Other More Fragile Oils in Formulations psoriasis and other skin conditions (Oomah et al 2000). Its high content of Vitamin A makes it a good choice for inclusion within Recommended Usage Rate: 1-100% acne formulations. Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil also offers the skin broad spectrum protection from damaging UV-A and UV-B Standard Packaging: 35 lbs. rays. It can be added to any formulation to add protection against the sun. The SPF of red raspberry seed oil has been found to be For more information on Natural Sourcing’s Organic Red Raspberry equal to that of titanium dioxide and has been rated to have an Seed Oil and our selection of other organic and conventional SPF as high as 28-50 (Oomah et al 2000). Its strong antioxidant vegetable oils, visit www.naturalsourcing.com or call our Customer properties and stable shelf life can help to extend the life of more Care department at (800) 340-0080 or (203) 702-2500. fragile ingredients included within the same formulation. The data presented within this document is offered in good faith, and is based on information believed to be reliable. It is offered for informational and evaluation purposes only. Natural Sourcing, LLC provides this product with the understanding Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for that the purchaser will initiate their own testing to determine the suitability of this product for their intended purpose. Natural Sourcing assumes no liability or the Following Personal Care Applications: responsibility for any damage to person or property resulting from the use of • Moisturizers this product or the incorporation of this product into any final formulation or • Hair Care product. Statements concerning the use of this product are not to be construed • Anti-Aging Products • Nail Care as a recommendation, suggestion or inducement to use the product in any • Sun Care Products • Lip Care way or within any formulation that is unlawful to create or sell, that violates any applicable regulations or that infringes upon any patent. No liability arising out of such a use is assumed. Natural Sourcing, LLC • 341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478 Phone: (203) 702-2500 • Toll Free: (800) 340-0080 • Fax: (203) 702-2501 • [email protected] www.naturalsourcing.com