Solanum Melongena [Eggplant] Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-19-1
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
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional South Asian and Mediterranean medicine for skin health and pigmentation management. Eggplant contains anthocyanins and has been traditionally applied topically for its antioxidant and skin-brightening properties.