Science
Mechanism of Action
It acts at a cellular level to combat oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity and inhibiting pro-inflammatory pathways. This improves moisture retention, aids cellular renewal, and supports crucial skin barrier proteins like filaggrin and involucrin.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Medium confidenceFormulations with 4-8% extract showed potential as antioxidant products.
Key findings
- 01 Cosmetic formulations containing 4-8% freeze-dried blueberry extract demonstrated significant antioxidant activity.
- 02 Topical application of a blueberry extract-containing product improved cutaneous moisturization, smoothness, radiance, and firmness over 12 weeks.
- 03 A related species, *Vaccinium uliginosum*, at 100 µg/mL, prevented UV-induced oxidative, inflammatory, and structural damage in ex vivo skin.
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
The extract is water-soluble, stable within a pH range of 3.0-6.5 for cosmetic applications. Anthocyanins, key active compounds, require protection from high pH, temperature, light, metallic ions, enzymes, and oxygen.
Conflicts
- High pH environments (for anthocyanin stability)
- High temperatures (for anthocyanin stability)
- Light exposure (for anthocyanin stability)
- Metallic ions (for anthocyanin stability)
- Enzymatic action (for anthocyanin stability)
- Oxygen exposure (for anthocyanin stability)
Safety
Safety Profile
No specific CIR or SCCS safety assessments are available, nor is FDA regulatory status. It is generally considered safe with a low irritancy profile; a patch test is recommended before widespread use.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract is a valuable ingredient, offering significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to improve skin health, barrier function, and overall appearance for all skin types with low irritancy risk.
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