Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil

AKA: Common bilberry, Myrtle
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Bilberry oil extracted from seeds of the European blueberry. Traditionally used in Nordic and European folk medicine for vision and circulation; recently adopted in modern skincare for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR