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Cranberry oil reduced oxidative stress in keratinocytes (ROS \u221243%) and lowered inflammation by lessening the release of cytokines IL-8 (\u221233%) and TNF-\u03b1 (\u221232%). Irritation induced by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in skin explants was lowered by 24%. Cranberry oil and fruit extract acted synergistically on inflammation, decreasing TNF-\u03b1 release by 75% (vs. \u221234% and \u221216%, respectively). Cranberry oil reduced inflammation on EpiVaginal\u2122 tissue, decreasing IL-6 by 36%. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of cranberry oil on the pathogenic vaginal microorganisms C. albicans and G. vaginalis was 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively. The oil promoted the growth of commensal L. jensenii (\u00d779 at 0.1%) and favored a high proportion of lactic acid bacteria when co-cultured with C. albicans. Cranberry oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties on skin. 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