Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry) fruit extract comes from a wild-growing Scandinavian-native berry that’s similar in nutrient profile and size with its plant “cousin”, blueberry. The bright red color of lingonberries is evidence of its different antioxidant compounds compared to blueberries, but both are great sources of polyphenols that defend skin against environmental damage.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry) fruit extract comes from a wild-growing Scandinavian-native berry that’s similar in nutrient profile and size with its plant “cousin”, blueberry. The bright red color of lingonberries is evidence of its different antioxidant compounds compared to blueberries, but both are great sources of polyphenols that defend skin against environmental damage. The pigments that give these berries their red color are known as proanthocyanidins, and these have potent skin-calming and antioxidant ability. Lingonberries are also a good source of the mineral manganese, which helps form the skin-essential enzymatic antioxidants superoxide dismutase. Taste-wise, lingonberry is sometimes compared with cranberry, with the latter having a stronger tart flavor while lingonberries are sweeter.