Nordic antioxidant bomb:
That's why you should use skincare with cloudberries
Say hello to the Nordic super ingredient packed with antioxidants – and that works wonders for the skin.
It’s no coincidence that the most powerful skincare ingredients are often found in the harshest growing conditions.
Cloudberries are native to our Nordic nature and are no exception. These tangy, golden berries grow wild in marshes and mountains, surviving Arctic temperatures as low as minus 40 °C. Even more impressive is their ability to produce twice as much vitamin C as an orange during the short Nordic summer – a trait that has earned them the nickname “gold of the forest.”
Studies show that 100 grams of cloudberries contain twice as much vitamin C as 100 grams of oranges.
What exactly are cloudberries?
The English word for moltebær is cloudberry, and that’s exactly what it looks like – a small yellow cloud. The scientific name is Rubus chamaemorus, and these golden berries grow mainly in the northern parts of Scandinavia. They ripen during the berry season between August and September each year – but they’re not always easy to find. Many berry pickers keep the growing locations secret to ensure sustainable harvesting, but also out of respect for the environment.
Cloudberries in your skincare routine – what are the benefits?
Cloudberries are extremely rich in antioxidants – nature’s very best defense against pollution and UV rays.
In addition to vitamin C, cloudberries also contain vitamin E, another powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals.
But the truly beneficial properties come from the oil and extract derived from cloudberries – with an extremely high content of omega fatty acids that help strengthen the skin barrier.
Omega fatty acids are the building blocks of all natural oils, and cloudberry oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help the skin retain moisture.
Cloudberries have a protective effect on all skin types but are especially beneficial for dry and sensitive skin. Studies have also shown that cloudberry extract can help reduce the breakdown of elastin in the skin – and thus prevent sagging.
Cloudberries are also one of the very best sources of ellagic tannins, which have strong antioxidant properties – in addition to beta-carotene, which is converted into retinol by enzymes in the skin.
In other words, if you want more radiance, improved cell renewal, smoother skin, and fewer lines – cloudberries are an excellent skincare ingredient to look for.
Cloudberry extract is a key ingredient in our nourishing and moisturizing Nordic Restoring Body Treatment and the Vitamin C serum Arctic Glow C Serum.
Sources:
Nachbar F, Korting HC. The role of vitamin E in normal and damaged skin. J Mol Med (Berl). 1995 Jan;73(1):7-17. doi: 10.1007/BF00203614. PMID: 7633944. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7633944