Euterpe oleracea palm heart extract
AKA “Acai Heart Extract, Palm Heart Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Euterpe oleracea palm heart extract
AKA: Acai Heart Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Euterpe Oleracea Palm Heart Extract is the extract of the palm heart of Euterpe oleracea. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
879496-95-4, 906351-38-0
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The heart (palm core) of the açaí palm was traditionally eaten by indigenous Amazonian communities as a food source. Modern cosmetic use is a recent development capitalizing on the plant's nutritional profile rather than any documented traditional skincare practice.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR