Bilberry Extract

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Also known as: Vaccinium Myrtillus


Very similar to blueberries, bilberries are one of the best sources of antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins, polyphenolic chemicals that give bilberries their dark color. Billberry has calming properties and is known to strengthen the skin against signs of redness. Bilberry can also boost the skin’s environmental defenses in the presence of UVA light.

Type of ingredient: Antioxidant

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