Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Acerola, Malpighia punicifolia L., Malpighiaceae
What does it do?
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract?
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Acerola, Malpighia punicifolia L., Malpighiaceae
Is Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract do in cosmetic products?
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010