Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract

What Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract is & what it does

Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the bilberry plant, a relative of the blueberry. It is used in skincare and sunscreen formulas as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient and a source of polyphenols. The extract is appreciated for its antioxidant-rich plant compounds.

Is Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract safe?

Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, made from bilberry leaves, is used in cosmetics and is generally regarded as safe for topical use at the levels found in finished products. As with any plant extract, rare sensitivity is possible, so patch testing a new product is reasonable.

What does Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract do in skincare?

The extract acts as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient and a source of plant polyphenols. These naturally occurring compounds give it antioxidant character within a formula.

Is Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract natural or synthetic?

It is a natural ingredient, derived from the leaves of the bilberry plant. The leaves are processed to produce a usable cosmetic extract.

Sunscreens with Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract

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