Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract is derived from the berries and leaves of the bilberry plant (that is sometimes called the European blueberry). It has powerful antioxidant and astringent properties.

The plant has dark blue berries that can be eaten fresh or used to make jams, sorbets, and other desserts. The difference between bilberries and blueberries is that whereas blueberries only have a dark blue peel, bilberries are richly colored on the inside as well.

Bilberries are rich in anthocyanins that are not only responsible for the dark blue color of the berries, but also for their antioxidant properties – which help protect the skin from oxidative and UV-induced damage.

The flavonoids and tannins that are present in both the leaves and berries are powerful astringents that give the skin a tightened and refreshed sensation.