Characteristics
- INCI
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Ru.
- Bilberry Fruit Extract
- CAS
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84082-34-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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281-983-5
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract is an extract from bilberry, a small dark berry related to blueberries. In skincare, it’s mainly valued for its naturally occurring polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, which give it antioxidant properties. That means it can help defend skin and hair products against oxidative stress from everyday environmental exposure, while also adding a plant-based, “skin-friendly” story to formulas.
For skin, this ingredient is often included in products aimed at dullness, uneven-looking tone, or general environmental support. It may help skin feel fresher and look more radiant, especially when paired with other antioxidants or soothing ingredients. In hair care, it can be used in scalp or conditioning formulas for a similar antioxidant-support role. People who like botanical ingredients or antioxidant-focused routines may appreciate it most.
Caveat: bilberry extract is not a miracle ingredient, and its effects depend a lot on the formula and concentration. As with any plant extract, sensitive users may want to patch test if they know they react to botanicals. It’s best thought of as a supportive ingredient, not a standalone solution.
Evidence & Research on Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
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1
Faria, Ana, et al. "Antioxidant properties of prepared blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extracts." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 53.17 (2005): 6896-6902.Find in PubMed
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Lätti, Anja K., Kaisu R. Riihinen, and Pirjo S. Kainulainen. "Analysis of anthocyanin variation in wild populations of bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) in Finland." Journal of agricultural and food chemistry 56.1 (2007): 190-196.Find in PubMed
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3
Mikulic‐Petkovsek, Maja, et al. "Composition of sugars, organic acids, and total phenolics in 25 wild or cultivated berry species." Journal of food science 77.10 (2012): C1064-C1070.
Products with Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract (1 689 total)
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