INCI name

MALPIGHIA GLABRA FRUIT EXTRACT

Acerola fruit extract

An extract of acerola cherries.

What it is

Malpighia glabra fruit extract is obtained from the fruit of the acerola (Malpighia glabra), a fruit naturally rich in vitamin C. CosIng lists its function as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, toners and masks, often in vitamin C-themed ranges.

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.

An acerola extract is not the same as added ascorbic acid, and the label does not show how much vitamin C the extract contributes.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

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