What it is
This ingredient is obtained from the small red berries of Vaccinium vitis-idaea, a low evergreen shrub. The fruit is naturally rich in polyphenols, organic acids, and vitamin C, which contribute mild antioxidant activity. In sunscreens it is typically a minor botanical addition intended to support the skin-conditioning and antioxidant character of the formula rather than to provide UV protection.
Safety & warnings
Lingonberry fruit extract is generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. As with most botanical extracts, sensitive individuals may occasionally react, and the finished product can contain solvents or preservatives carried with the extract. Patch testing is reasonable for those prone to irritation.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; produced by extracting the fruit of the lingonberry plant (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), which grows in cool temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Questions everyone asks
Does lingonberry extract provide sun protection?
No. It is included as a botanical antioxidant and conditioning ingredient and does not act as a UV filter or replace SPF.
What does lingonberry extract do in a formula?
It contributes polyphenol and vitamin C content that supports antioxidant and skin-conditioning functions in the product.