Passiflora edulis (passion) fruit oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Passifloraceae (Passion fruit family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
91770-48-8
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Passion fruit has been used in South American traditional medicine and skincare for centuries. The oil is rich in vitamins and linoleic acid, properties recognized by indigenous peoples before modern cosmetic adoption.