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Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract

Other Concerns


SYNONYMS

● BILBERRY (VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS) EXTRACT
● BILBERRY EXTRACT
● EXTRACT OF BILBERRY
● EXTRACT OF VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS
● EXTRACT OF WHORTLEBERRY
● VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY) EXTRACT
● VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS EXTRACT
● VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS, EXT.
● WHORTLEBERRY EXTRACT

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract is an extract of the fruit and leaves of the bilberry, Vacciniummyrtillus.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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serums & essences19 products
mask18 products
exfoliant/scrub18 products
facial moisturizer/treatment14 products
facial cleanser13 products
conditioner13 products
hair-loss treatment8 products
shampoo6 products
foundation6 products
makeup primer5 products
bar soap4 products
toners/astringents4 products
around-eye cream4 products
recreational sunscreen3 products
daily use with SPF3 products
hair treatment/serum3 products
anti-aging3 products
hair styling aide2 products
BB cream2 products
moisturizer2 products
body wash/cleanser1 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products
hair color and bleaching1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
nail polish1 products
facial powder1 products
makeup remover1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
shaving cream1 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant1 products
hand cream1 products

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
377 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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