Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract
Uva Ursi Leaf in Glycerin is an alcohol-free, glycerin-based liquid extract of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf, cold-processed through our Bio-Chelated process for topical and personal-care formulations. Manufactured by Bio-Botanica in an FDA-inspected, family-owned U.S. facility since 1972.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Uva Ursi Glycerin Extract?
Uva Ursi glycerin extract is an alcohol-free extract of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry) leaf in a vegetable-glycerin base. Produced through our low-heat Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process, it preserves the leaf's naturally-occurring compounds in a Holistically Balanced profile for a clean, formulation-ready personal-care ingredient.
Market Demand
Uva ursi (bearberry) is a well-known botanical in targeted skincare, and demand for alcohol-free, glycerin-based versions continues to grow with clean-label and naturally-derived positioning.
Formulation Applications
This extract suits topical and personal-care formulations such as facial care and targeted brightening or evening products. Its alcohol-free glycerin base is compatible with clean-label and water-based systems.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Formulators choose Bio-Botanica for the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process that protects whole-plant integrity, in-house HPLC and mass spectrometry testing on every lot, and 50-plus years of family-owned U.S. manufacturing. Spec sheets, a representative COA, and SDS are available with every sample.
Common Buyer Questions
What is Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract, and what species and plant part does it come from?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is a cosmetic glycerin extract made from the leaf of Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), a member of the Ericaceae family. Bio-Botanica extracts it at its FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York using the proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat, cold-extraction process, so the finished extract carries a full-spectrum, Holistically Balanced profile of the naturally occurring constituents of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf.
What extract form is this, and what is it carried in?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is a cosmetic glycerin extract, and the carrier is glycerin. The carrier is what the finished Uva Ursi extract is delivered in — it is not the extraction solvent, which is Bio-Botanica's Bio-Chelated low-heat process. The glycerin carrier is confirmed on the Spec Sheet/TDS that ships with samples.
Does Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract contain alcohol?
No. Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract contains no ethanol. It is a cosmetic glycerin extract delivered in a glycerin carrier, which is the format formulators choose when an alcohol-free Uva Ursi extract is required. Residual-solvent details for your lot are documented on the Spec Sheet/TDS and representative COA.
Is Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract standardized to a specific compound?
No. Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is a full-spectrum, Holistically Balanced extract and is non-standardized — it reflects the naturally occurring constituents of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf rather than an isolated, quantified compound. Where a specification requires standardization to a marker, Bio-Botanica can quote a standardized extract to your requirement.
Is Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract for ingestible or topical formulas?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is formulated for cosmetic and personal-care products and is intended for topical use. It is supplied at cosmetic use levels and is distinct from Bio-Botanica's full-strength ingestible extracts, which are formulated for food, beverage and supplement products. Do not specify this Part ID into an ingestible formula; ask our team for the ingestible Uva Ursi equivalent.
What applications and formats is Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract suited for?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is supplied in bulk as a formulation base, and it suits the water phase of toners, essences, serums, mists, sheet-mask fluids, gels, lotions and creams, as well as shampoos, conditioners and scalp treatments. Bio-Botanica supplies the extract and its documentation; dose level and finished-product claims are set by your own formulation and regulatory review.
What industries and positioning does Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract fit?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract fits the Cosmetics and Personal Care industry. Uva Ursi is traditionally associated with skin- and hair-care positioning — structure/function positioning only, not a consumer health claim. Any claim on a finished product is determined and substantiated by the brand and its regulatory review.
Where does Uva Ursi originate?
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is native to Circumpolar northern latitudes of Europe, Asia, and North America. Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is manufactured in the United States at Bio-Botanica's Hauppauge, New York facility, and sourcing and origin details for a given lot are documented on the TDS that accompanies samples.
How does Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract behave for solubility and compatibility?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is water-compatible. The glycerin carrier blends into the aqueous phase during cold or gentle warm processing, which is why formulators reach for it in water-based systems. Evaluate a sample in your own matrix to confirm compatibility, and review the Spec Sheet/TDS for handling and storage.
What certifications are available for this ingredient?
Bio-Botanica operates under NSF, cGMP and FSSC 22000 quality systems, and Kosher, Halal and Organic certification is available. The Hauppauge, New York facility is FDA-inspected. Certification for a specific order of Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract can be confirmed with our team when you request a quote.
What documentation ships with Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract?
Samples of Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract ship with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA and an SDS. Together these document the extract form, the glycerin carrier, the botanical identity and the testing performed, so your quality and regulatory teams can evaluate the ingredient against your own specifications.
How is Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract sold, and what about samples and MOQ?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is sold in bulk to formulators and brands, not as a finished consumer product, and is offered in pack sizes of 4 kg, 10 kg, and 19 kg. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your chosen pack size and volume, and samples ship with full documentation so you can assess fit before committing.
How is Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract manufactured and tested?
Uva Ursi Leaf Glycerin Extract is manufactured at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York — family-owned since 1972 — using the proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process. Testing runs in the onsite quality lab on instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC-MS/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS and ICP/MS, covering identity, microbial, USP and heavy-metal specifications from raw-material intake through finished product, supported by third-party labs.