Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Excellente

Antioxidante

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract at a glance

  • Natural extract that comes from bilberry (a dark berry similar to blueberries)
  • Good source of anthocyanins (potent antioxidants that boost skin’s defense against stressors)
  • Helps visibly minimise the look of wrinkles, dark spots, and other signs of ageing
  • Provides skin-calming benefits, especially helpful for compromised or sensitised skin

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract description

_Vaccinium myrtillus_ fruit extract comes from bilberry (a dark berry similar to blueberries), which is known to be a particularly rich source of antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins boost skin’s defense against environmental stressors (such as damaging UV rays), which can help to visibly minimise the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and other signs of ageing. _Vaccinium myrtillus_ fruit extract has also been proven to offer calming properties, making it a welcome addition for those struggling with sensitised skin. Suppliers of this ingredient tout its skin-conditioning benefits. As a nice side benefit, research indicates _Vaccinium myrtillus_ fruit extract may be able to help strengthen preservative blends, which results in a more stable skin care product. It’s typically blended with glycerin or a glycol, where the usage level of the fruit extract is 0.1%. While the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has not conducted an official safety report on _Vaccinium myrtillus_ fruit extract, they have done so for the seed oil form of this ingredient, which was deemed safe in personal care formulations.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract references

  • International Journal of Food Sciences, August 2014, pages 594-601
  • Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, March 2014, pages 27-35
  • Pharmacognosy Research, July-September 2011, pages 173-177
  • Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects 2nd edition, 2011, chapter four
  • Biofactors, January 2008, pages 249-266

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.