Averrhoa carambola (Starfruit) fruit extract

Averrhoa carambola (Starfruit) fruit extract

AKA “Starfruit Fruit Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Averrhoa carambola (Starfruit) fruit extract

AKA: Starfruit Fruit Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Starfruit extract conditions and softens hair and skin with natural fruit nutrients. This tropical ingredient helps lock in moisture and enhance shine.

Family

Oxalidaceae

Plant Part

Fruit

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Wet tropical

CAS #

97675-54-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Conditions Skin

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Starfruit has been used in traditional Southeast Asian and Ayurvedic medicine for its vitamin C content and skin brightening properties. Historically valued in Filipino and Malaysian skincare for treating acne and improving complexion.