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Averrhoa carambola fruit extract
AKA “Carambola extract, Starfruit extract, Averrhoa carambola fruit”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Averrhoa carambola fruit extract
AKA: Carambola extract, Starfruit extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Averrhoa carambola L., Oxalidaceae
Family
Oxalidaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
97675-54-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The starfruit has been used in traditional Southeast Asian and Ayurvedic medicine for its cooling and digestive properties. Modern cosmetic use emphasizes its vitamin C content and exfoliating properties for brightening the skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR