Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
AKA “Cabbage Palm
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
AKA: Cabbage Palm
Extract · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
879496-95-4, 906351-38-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
The açaí palm fruit has been consumed by indigenous Amazonian peoples for centuries as a nutritious food. Modern cosmetic use stems from the fruit's high antioxidant content, though traditional skincare applications were limited before its globalization in the 21st century.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR