An aqueous distillate from bilberries, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, of the heather family (Ericaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of water-based products, such as toners and gels.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show how concentrated the distillate is.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.