Malpighia glabra (Acerola) fruit extract
AKA “Acerola Fruit Extract, Acerola Cherry Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Malpighia glabra (Acerola) fruit extract
AKA: Acerola Fruit Extract, Acerola Cherry Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Acerola fruit extract from Central America and Brazil naturally conditions and softens skin and hair, leaving them feeling smooth and nourished.
Family
Malpighiaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
223747-63-5
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.
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Caribbean and South American medicine for vitamin C content and immune support. Modern cosmetic adoption leverages its extremely high natural vitamin C concentration for antioxidant and brightening skincare applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR