Arctostaphylos uva ursi bearberry leaf extract

Arctostaphylos uva ursi bearberry leaf extract

AKA “Arctostaphylos uva ursi”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Arctostaphylos uva ursi bearberry leaf extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 5

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Antioxidant

Soothing

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Bearberry leaf extract from North America and Europe conditions and soothes hair and skin, helping to improve texture and maintain moisture balance.

CAS #

84776-10-3

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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.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Conditions Skin

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Uva ursi (bearberry) has been used in traditional European, Native American, and Asian medicine for centuries as a skin astringent and for treating hyperpigmentation. Historically employed in folk remedies for brightening the complexion and treating age spots.