INCI name

HYLOCEREUS UNDATUS FRUIT EXTRACT

Dragon fruit extract

An extract of dragon fruit used for skin conditioning and protection.

What it is

Hylocereus undatus fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the dragon fruit (pitahaya), Hylocereus undatus, a cactus (Cactaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks, toners and body care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (20)

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