Blueberry

Japanese Name: 
Burūberī (ブルーベリー)

Scientific Name:
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Functions:
Antioxidant, Hydrating

HISTORY
In Japan, blueberry culture has exploded in popularity over the last 10 years due to the fruit's superior functionality and nutritional benefits. Most Japanese consumers prefer fresh, large, and sweet blueberries, and as a result, pick-your-own blueberry farms have expanded into densely populated urban regions. Organic culture of blueberries is also gradually becoming more popular. In the future, "freshness, large size, good taste," "safety," "natural," "healing," and "healthy" will be important key words associated with blueberry production in Japan.

SCIENCE
Blueberry extract contains antioxidants. Studies have shown that it can aid in protecting the skin against UV-B induced damage. It is also a source of vitamin A, C, niacin and helps the skin to stay smooth and supple.

REFERENCES
Pambianchi, Erika, et al. "Alaskan bog blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) extract as an innovative topical approach to prevent UV-induced skin damage." Cosmetics 8.4 (2021): 112.

Yamasaki, Seiji, et al. "LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY EXTRACT PROTECTS NORMAL HUMAN (HOMO SAPIENS L.) EPIDERMAL KERATINOCYTES FROM DAMAGE BY UV-B IRRADIATION." EUROPEAN CHEMICAL BULLETIN 7.4 (2018): 162-167.

Barreiro Tobar, Saríah Alejandra. Preparation and Characterization of Emulsions containing Blueberries Mill Extract to be used as a Moisturizing and Antioxidant Agent. BS thesis. Universidad de Investigación de Tecnología Experimental Yachay, 2020.

Angerhofer, Cindy K., Daniel Maes, and Paolo U. Giacomoni. "The use of natural compounds and botanicals in the development of anti-aging skin care products."Skin aging handbook. William Andrew Publishing, 2009. 205-263.

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