Vaccinium myrtillus fruit

AKA: Common bilberry, Bilberry, European blueberry, Whortleberry

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Myrtle, Vaccinium myrtillus L., Ericaceae

Family

Ericaceae (Heather family)

Plant Part

Fruit

Lifeform

Subshrub

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84082-34-8

Form

Powder

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

Bilberries have been used in European traditional medicine since medieval times to treat digestive issues and improve vision. In skincare, they have been valued for their high anthocyanin content, which provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.