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Antioxidant

VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS 84082-34-8
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Bilberry leaf extract — antioxidant and mildly astringent botanical, related to but distinct from the fruit. Used at low % in skincare; minor caveats for hydroquinone-precursor content.

Function

ASTRINGENTHAIR CONDITIONINGNAIL CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoids and anthocyanidins
  • Skin conditioning
  • Mild astringent tannins

Known concerns

  • Bilberry leaves contain hydroquinone-arbutin precursors
  • Not the same as fruit; use at low %
  • Limited formal cosmetic safety review for leaf

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related antioxidants

Same plant / compound family

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