What is bearberry extract used for?
The Bearberry extract we used in our product is made from the leaves of the bearberry plant. It is commonly used as an astringent in cosmetic preparations and skin care products. It is also used as a lightening agent to fade freckles or skin discolouration which may be caused by sun damage or hormonal conditions. Bearberry (Uva Ursi) is used as a lightening agent to fade freckles or skin discoloration which may be caused by sun damage or hormonal conditions. It also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that are beneficial for cleansing the skin and improving its appearance.Bearberry Extract Is A Powerful Skin-Lightener Like hydroquinone, arbutin works in 2 ways: It tells the enzyme tyrosinase to slow down the production of melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its beautiful, natural colour. It inhibits the maturation of melanosomes, the organelles that produce melanin.The method includes incorporating bearberry extract and the reducing agent with known whitening agents and applying to the skin in an amount and for a period of time sufficient to visibly whiten the skin.
Is bearberry extract safe for skin?
Since bearberry extract is equipped with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. Bearberry is well known for being a natural source of Arbutin derivatives that have skin-brightening properties. Bearberry foliage has a high concentration of hydroquinone primarily in the form of arbutin (Arbutin is a distant relative of hydroquinone, but is totally natural), thus giving bearberry extract its ability to lighten the skin.Bearberry (Uva Ursi) is used as a lightening agent to fade freckles or skin discoloration which may be caused by sun damage or hormonal conditions. It also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that are beneficial for cleansing the skin and improving its appearance.
What is another name for bearberry extract?
Uva ursi is an herbal product derived from the fresh or dried leaves of the plant Arctostaphylos uva-ursi or bearberry, named for the grape-like clusters of orange berries that are commonly eaten by bears. Both Arctostaphylos and uva-ursi mean “grape of the bears”, the former in Greek and the latter in Latin. Uva Ursi, or bearberry, has a long history of use in treating urinary tract issues. The leaves contain compounds that can have antimicrobial properties, potentially combating the bacteria responsible for UTIs.Bearberry is used as a urinary tract antibacterial and astringent. Bearberry is possibly effective for urinary tract inflammation. Currently it is not clear if bearberry extended use is safe. Patients are advised not to use it long-term.