Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical antioxidant and skin-conditioning extract. It supports formulas aimed at reducing visible dullness and oxidative stress on skin.
What does Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical antioxidant and skin-conditioning extract. It supports formulas aimed at reducing visible dullness and oxidative stress on skin.
Is Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated and is not a common restricted-list concern. As with many botanicals, quality depends on extraction solvent, preservation system, and residue controls.
Is Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract sustainable?
This material is plant-derived, renewable, and expected to be readily biodegradable. Its sustainability profile is strongest when sourced from responsibly managed cultivation or controlled wild harvests and extracted with water, ethanol, or glycerin.
Is Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and can qualify for COSMOS-organic when the agricultural source and processing meet the standard. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when made using approved low-impact solvents and minimal processing.
How does Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract work chemically?
The extract contains polyphenols such as anthocyanins, flavonols, tannins, phenolic acids, sugars, and organic acids, with composition varying by plant part and extraction method. Typical cosmetic use is often around 0.1% to 5%, and anthocyanin-rich fractions are pH-, light-, heat-, and oxidation-sensitive, with better color stability in acidic systems.
Last updated 2026-05-13