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Acerola Plant Extract
Commonly known as:
Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Water (I.N.C.I.), Acerola fruit extract, Acerola hydrosol, Barbados Cherry, West Indian Cherry.
Botanical name:
Malpighia Glabra
Extraction process:
Distillation by steam stripping.
Family:
Malpighiaceae
Part of the plant extracted:
Fruits.
Location:
Brazil, Vietnam.
Flowering:
Throughout the year.
Provenance, origin:
Brazil.
Phytochemical composition:
Vitamins (A, B, C, E), polyphenols (flavonoids, anthocyanins), minerals (phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron), sugars.
Sensorial properties:
Texture: Liquid; Color: Light yellow to light brown; Scent: Subtle, tangy, and fruity.
Physical characteristics:
Soluble in water; Insoluble in oil.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, regenerative, toning, detoxifying, hydrating.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly dull skin, mature skin, and skin exposed to stress, pollution, tobacco...
Details
Usage
Facial Care (face creams, eye contour creams, serums, gels, lotions, cleansing emulsions, face masks); Body Care (shower gels, creams, milks);Hair Care (shampoos).
Method of Preservation
Store away from air, heat, and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of acerola extract. It can be used by pregnant women and young children. Avoid contact with the eyes.
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The Malpighia glabra, also known as acerola, West Indian cherry, Barbados cherry, or Malpighia puncifolia, is a member of the Malpighiaceae family. This fruit, which turns red when ripe and resembles a three-lobed cherry, grows on an evergreen shrub known as the acerola. Generally, the acerola is consumed whole or transformed into juice. In the field of cosmetology, this ingredient is used in the form of dried fruit extract or hydrosol.
