Bearberry Clear Liquid Extract

Bearberry Clear Liquid Extract — Natural Brightening Active for Cosmetic Formulations

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) extract is one of nature's most studied brightening actives, prized for its naturally high arbutin content — a tyrosinase inhibitor that interrupts melanin synthesis at the source. The result: a clearer, more even complexion without the harshness of synthetic alternatives. This clear liquid form offers easy incorporation into a wide range of water-based formulations, from lightweight serums to rich moisturizers.

Whether you're formulating your first brightening serum or building a clinical-grade hyperpigmentation protocol, Bearberry Clear Liquid Extract delivers consistent, skin-compatible performance.

Key Benefits

• Brightens & evens skin tone — naturally derived arbutin inhibits tyrosinase activity, reducing the appearance of dark spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and uneven tone
• Antioxidant protection — rich in hydroquinone glycosides and polyphenols that neutralize free radicals and support skin resilience
• Gentle & skin-compatible — well-tolerated across skin types, including sensitive skin; suitable for daily-use formulations
• Clear liquid format — easy to incorporate without affecting the colour or clarity of finished formulations
• Versatile application — effective in serums, toners, moisturizers, eye creams, and targeted spot treatments

How to Use

• Incorporation: Add to the water phase or cool-down phase (below 40°C / 104°F) to preserve bioactive integrity
• Recommended Usage Rate: 1–5% in finished formulations
• pH Compatibility: Performs best at pH 4.5–6.5; avoid highly alkaline systems
• Solubility: Water-soluble; miscible in hydro-alcoholic systems

Formulation Details

Suggested Formulas & Pairings

Bearberry Clear Liquid Extract works synergistically with:

• Vitamin C — combine with L-Ascorbic Acid Powder for a multi-pathway brightening approach targeting both melanin synthesis and oxidative stress
• Niacinamide — pair with Niacinamide Vitamin B3 Powder to inhibit melanosome transfer and reinforce the skin barrier alongside arbutin’s tyrosinase inhibition
• Alpha Arbutin — layer with Alpha-Arbutin Powder for enhanced brightening efficacy in targeted spot-correction serums
• Hyaluronic Acid — add Hyaluronic Acid Powder LMW to the water phase for a hydrating brightening serum base
• Preservative — protect your formulation with Euxyl PE 9010 at 0.8–1%

Example formula: A 2% Bearberry Extract + 2% Niacinamide + 1% Alpha Arbutin brightening serum in a Hyaluronic Acid base, preserved with 0.8% Euxyl PE 9010, pH adjusted to 5.5. Add Bearberry and Alpha Arbutin at cool-down.

All products sold are cosmetic grade. For external use only. Intended for cosmetic and personal care formulations.