Solanum melongena (Eggplant) fruit extract
AKA “Eggplant Fruit Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Solanum melongena (Eggplant) fruit extract
AKA: Eggplant Fruit Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Eggplant fruit extract naturally conditions and softens hair and skin, derived from this nutrient-rich Mediterranean plant.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-19-1
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional South Asian and Mediterranean medicine for skin health and pigmentation management. Eggplant contains anthocyanins and has been traditionally applied topically for its antioxidant and skin-brightening properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR