Ficus carica (Fig) fruit extract
AKA “Fig fruit extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ficus carica (Fig) fruit extract
AKA: Fig fruit extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Fig fruit extract hydrates and nourishes skin with natural moisture-binding properties. Sourced from Mediterranean figs, this plant-based ingredient helps skin stay soft and supple.
Family
Moraceae (Mulberry family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
90028-74-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditional medicine for thousands of years to soothe skin, treat wounds, and improve complexion. Historical cosmetic applications appear in ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman beauty practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR