Skin Benefit
Cold-pressed seed oil rich in essential fatty acids; adds a silky feel to Vanilla Twilight's lather.
Spiritual Benefit
Used in Northern European folk skin tonics and bath blends; the seed oil's essential fatty acids gave it its skin-care reputation.
The record
In use for 400+ years
Origin
Northern Europe, where the shrubs were brought into gardens from cool riversides and forests.
Harvested
The berries and buds are harvested in early summer, and the seeds are cold-pressed for their oil.
Cultural impact
A staple fruit of northern winters, prized wherever fresh things were scarce, and later pressed into a seed oil rich in fragrance and skin-loving fats.
Traditional use
The tart fruit fed northern beauty traditions, and the seed oil became a plush finish for dry skin.
