Skin Conditioning
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI BRANCH/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Bearberry (uva-ursi) extract — a classic source of natural arbutin used for skin brightening and antioxidant protection. Effective and well-tolerated at typical cosmetic levels; arbutin metabolism is the main reason for use-level caution.
Function
Skin benefits
- Arbutin-driven skin brightening
- Polyphenolic antioxidants
- Tannin astringency
Known concerns
- Hydroquinone-class arbutin metabolism in vivo
- Higher % triggers regulatory caution
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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