Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract

AKA “Myrtle”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract

AKA: Myrtle

Extract · Astringent · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Bilberry leaf extract from European forests helps tone and refresh skin while improving its texture and resilience, leaving it feeling smooth and revitalized.

Family

Ericaceae (Heather family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Lifeform

Subshrub

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84082-34-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Astringent

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

Refreshing

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Tonic

Brightens uneven skin tone

Controls excess oil

Locks in moisture

Minimizes pores

Traditional Use

Bilberries have been used in European traditional medicine for centuries to support vision and circulation. The fruit and leaves were traditionally used in herbal remedies, and modern skincare recognizes their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.