Common Name(s): Fragaria vesca seed oil,wild strawberry seed oil,wood strawberry seed oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Nourishes skin with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from wild strawberry seeds.
Why It's Used: Wild strawberry seed oil is unusually rich in both omega-3 (alpha-linolenic, ~30%) and omega-6 (linoleic, ~35%) fatty acids, with natural vitamin e tocopherols; provides balanced efa supplementation for skin.
How It Works: High alpha-linolenic (c18:3 omega-3, ~30%) and linoleic (c18:2 omega-6, ~35%) content supports skin barrier lipid replenishment; natural vitamin e provides antioxidant stability; ellagic acid traces add brightening potential.
Typically Found In: Premium skin serums,omega-enriched skin care,wild berry formulas,antioxidant skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,efa supply
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed from fragaria vesca seeds; wild strawberry; natural plant origin.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other fruit seed oils,vitamin e,antioxidants,rosehip oil
Avoid Combining With: High pufa content; highly prone to oxidation — formulate with antioxidants and in dark packaging
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Fragaria vesca seed oil is one of the few plant oils with both high omega-3 (~30%) and omega-6 (~35%) content; wild strawberry seed oil efa profile is closer to rosehip seed oil than common carrier oils; rich in natural tocopherols; used in premium organic skin care.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary