Malpighia glabra (Acerola) fruit extract
AKA “acerola fruit extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Malpighia glabra (Acerola) fruit extract
AKA: Acerola fruit extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
malpighia glabra (acerola) fruit extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Malpighiaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
223747-63-5
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
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Caribbean and South American medicine for vitamin C content and immune support. Modern cosmetic adoption leverages its extremely high natural vitamin C concentration for antioxidant and brightening skincare applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR