murphyVaccinium myrtillus seed oil
AKA: Common bilberry, Myrtle
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Extracted from the seeds of Vaccinium myrtillus, a berry plant in the Ericaceae family native to Europe. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Myrtle, Vaccinium myrtillus L., Ericaceae
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-34-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–0.12%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR