Antioxidant
VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS LEAF EXTRACT
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related antioxidants
Same plant / compound family
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