What it is
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract is obtained from the fruit of the lowbush, or wild, blueberry. In skincare it is used as a botanical conditioning agent and is valued for the antioxidant polyphenols naturally present in the berry. It is commonly included at low concentrations to support a soft, conditioned skin feel.
Safety & warnings
Blueberry fruit extract is generally well tolerated at the low concentrations used in cosmetics. As with any botanical, sensitivity is possible in individuals allergic to the plant or its fruit.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract of lowbush blueberry fruit (Vaccinium angustifolium), typically prepared in a water or glycol carrier.
Questions everyone asks
What kind of blueberry is this extract from?
It is from the lowbush, or wild, blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium.
Why is blueberry extract used in sunscreen?
It is added as a botanical conditioning and antioxidant ingredient, not as a UV filter.