The Basics On Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract
What is Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract?
Bilberry is one of the best sources of antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins.
What are other names for Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract?
BILBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT, EXTRACT OF VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS FRUIT, VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, and VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS FRUIT EXTRACT
What is Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract used for?
Bilberry is one of the best sources of antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins, polyphenolic chemicals that give bilberries their dark color. Applied to skin, bilberry is known to strengthen skin against signs of redness, likely due to its calming properties.
How Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract is classified
Plant Extracts, Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel assessed the safety of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils as used in cosmetics. Oils are used in a wide variety of cosmetic products for their skin conditioning, occlusive, emollient, and moisturizing properties. Since many of these oils are edible, and their systemic toxicity potential is low, the review focused on potential dermal effects. The Panel concluded that the 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics.
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Products where you might find Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract
Herbivore Prism 20% AHA + 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial; Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum; Edible Beauty No. 2 Citrus Rhapsody Toner Mist
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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