Botanical Glossary

Raspberry

Rubus idaeus

Raspberry is a perennial bramble bearing berries on thorny canes, native to Europe and Asia with a sweet-tart burst and subtle floral notes. Beloved in desserts, dyes, and tonics. It excels in skincare for its vitamin-packed, antioxidant richness.

At a glance

Common name: Raspberry
Latin name: Rubus idaeus
Type: Plant
Ecosystem: Cornwall
Geographic origin: Europe, Asia
Harvesting season: Summer
Plant parts used: Fruits Seeds
Extraction methods: CO2 Solvent Extraction
Secondary benefits: Barrier Support Barrier repair
Works well with: Green Tea Juniper
Aroma profile: FruitySweet
Products: Bloom

“The scent of raspberries in the sun is one of the quiet pleasures of summer.”

Benefits

Radiance Reviver

Raspberry shines in skincare with ellagitannins, anthocyanins, vitamin C, and ellagic acid offering, antioxidant shielding, anti-inflammatory soothing, and collagen support. This can even tone, hydrate deeply, and defend against aging stressors for luminous, supple skin

History

Summer's Elixir

Raspberry roots trace to ancient Roman and Greek medicines, evolving through medieval monasteries for soothing fluxes and wounds, to 18th-century Scottish folklore linking it to heart health and beauty. Victorian processing of seeds sparked modern cosmetics, starting its glow-giving legacy

Cultivation

Sunny Bramble

Raspberry canes thrive in sunny spots with fertile, well-drained loamy soil pH 5.5-6.5, mulched for moisture; summer-fruiting types need support wires, pruning old canes post-harvest. Hardy yet frost-tender, they yield prolifically with organic compost and pollination in temperate gardens

Harvest & Extraction

Ripe Red

Berries are picked at full colour in mornings during summer peaks. They are often cold-pressed for seed oil or macerated/water-extracted for fruit actives rich in polyphenols and fatty acids, yielding potent antioxidants for skincare without heat degradation.

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