Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract
AKA: Bearberry Extract, Uva-Ursi Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Bearberry Extract
Family
Ericaceae (Heath family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
84776-10-3
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism and Native American medicine for skin health and urinary support. The leaves were historically prepared as infusions for skin conditions and have been incorporated into cosmetics for their astringent and skin-brightening properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
In Vitro Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Leaf Extract against Cutibacterium acnes.
Dell'Annunziata F, Cometa S, Della Marca R, Busto F, Folliero V et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2022
In Vitro Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Leaf Extract against Cutibacterium acnes.
Dell'Annunziata F, Cometa S, Della Marca R, Busto F, Folliero V et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2022
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR