Vaccinium Membranaceum Extract

TL;DR. This ingredient is used mainly as a botanical extract for antioxidant support and skin-conditioning claims. It can also contribute a subtle natural tint depending on extraction and concentration.

What does Vaccinium Membranaceum Extract do in a cosmetic formula?

This ingredient is used mainly as a botanical extract for antioxidant support and skin-conditioning claims. It can also contribute a subtle natural tint depending on extraction and concentration.

Is Vaccinium Membranaceum Extract clean?

From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well accepted and has no major restricted-list flags. The main considerations are batch variability, possible sensitivity in reactive skin, and the preservative or solvent system used in the finished extract.

Is Vaccinium Membranaceum Extract sustainable?

This material is plant-derived and its polyphenol-rich components are expected to be readily biodegradable. Sustainability depends on responsible harvesting or cultivation, water use, and whether the extract is made with lower-impact solvents such as water, glycerin, or ethanol.

Is Vaccinium Membranaceum Extract COSMOS-approved?

It is typically compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulations when sourced from permitted plant material and extracted with approved solvents. It fits Green Chemistry best when made from renewable biomass using low-energy aqueous, glycerin, or ethanol extraction.

How does Vaccinium Membranaceum Extract work chemically?

This is a complex botanical mixture that may contain anthocyanins, flavonols, phenolic acids, sugars, and organic acids, with composition shaped by plant part, harvest, and solvent. Typical cosmetic use is often around 0.1% to 5%, and the colored polyphenols are pH-, light-, and oxidation-sensitive, so chelators, antioxidants, opaque packaging, and moderate processing temperatures can improve stability.

Last updated 2026-05-13