An extract of acerola cherries, used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract is the extract of the fruit of acerola, Malpighia punicifolia, of the family Malpighiaceae. Acerola fruit is known for its high vitamin C content. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, masks and other skin 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 show how much vitamin C the extract contains.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Lifter Glaze · Maybelline
- Pharmaceris N WZMACNIAJĄCO-KOJĄCA MGIEŁKA TONIZUJĄCA do twarzy i oczu PURI-CAPILIQUE 200 ml · Pharmaceris
- Pharmaceris N DELIKATNA PIANKA WZMACNIAJĄCA NACZYNKA do mycia twarzy i oczu PURI-CAPILIQMUSSE 150 ml · Pharmaceris
- Sérum intense anti rides · Cosmia
- Crème détox anti-pollution et éclat - Bio Beauté · Nuxe