From Seed to Oil: Our Unique Process

At Berry Beautiful, we take pride in our meticulous process, up-cycling berry seeds into the highest quality, pure, cold-pressed oils. Our commitment to sustainability and quality ensures that every step is handled with care, resulting in products that are as good for the earth as they are for you.

We guarantee the quality of our oils because we dry & cold-press the seed ourselves from the highest quality berries, ensuring each product meets our exacting standards.

Seed Sourcing

Each year NW Berry Co-op farmers harvest their berries during a few short weeks in the summer. Grown in optimal conditions, under the shadow of the Cascade mountain range, with cool nights and warm days allowing the fruit to ripen slowly for maximum flavor and nutritional value. We dry raspberry seeds alongside the Co-op during the harvest season where berries, fresh from the fields, are packed for shipping to grocery stores and made into a puree that is used in jams and juice.

Drying

Once harvested, we dry the raspberry and cranberry seeds at low temperatures (below 120°F) to preserve their vital nutrients. This gentle drying process ensures that the seeds retain their full vitality, setting the stage for the high-quality oils we produce.

Cold-Pressing

We cold-press our seeds in small batches throughout the year. This method involves mechanically extracting oil without the use of high heat, solvents, chemicals, or enzymes, preserving the seeds' nutritional integrity. The result is virgin, vibrant oil, rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids.

Cold-pressed red raspberry seed oil press (closeup), extracting golden amber oil & seed cake. In-house oil & seed flour production.

In-House Production

All our oils and powders are produced and packaged at our food-grade facility on Vashon Island, WA. This allows us to maintain strict quality control and ensure that every product meets our high standards. We use these oils to create infusions with herbal ingredients, which are the foundation of our serums and formulated skincare products. Growing our own herbs and using the oils we produce enables us to maintain consistency and quality across all our products. Additionally, we package all our products ourselves, ensuring they are filled, bottled, and shipped directly from our facility. This not only maintains quality but also reduces our carbon footprint by eliminating the need to transport oils to other locations for packaging.

Berry Beautiful formulator Ivonne Kommer in herb drying room. Lavender hangs to dry, calendula flowers and nettles on racks. Natural ingredients for skincare products.

Sustainability Practices

We believe in sustainable practices, from sourcing local ingredients to using eco-friendly packaging. Our process not only produces high-quality products but also minimizes our environmental impact. By growing our own herbs and producing, packaging, and fulfilling all orders in-house, we significantly reduce our carbon footprint. This integrated approach ensures that our products travel less, conserving resources and reducing emissions.