Coccinia indica (Ivy Gourd) fruit extract
AKA “Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Coccinia indica (Ivy Gourd) fruit extract
AKA: Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Coccinia Indica [Ivy Gourd] Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for centuries to cool the skin and treat inflammatory conditions. Ivy gourd extract has been incorporated into modern skincare formulations for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR