Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract Best Antioxidant Anti-Ageing Soothing Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract at a glance Rich in antioxidants that defend skin against environmental stressors Delivers signficant skin-calming properties Good source of the beneficial mineral manganese Also known as lingonberry Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract description _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 colour 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 colour 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 flavour while lingonberries are sweeter. Related ingredients: Vaccinum Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract