Plinia Cauliflora Fruit Extract

Best

Antioxidant

Plinia Cauliflora Fruit Extract at a glance

  • Rich source of nearly a dozen antioxidants
  • Visibly helps skin and shores up its natural defenses
  • Antioxidant benefits are also present when eaten
  • Also known as jabuticaba

Plinia Cauliflora Fruit Extract description

_Plinia cauliflora_ fruit extract is also known as jabuticaba. It is a dark berry native to Brazil and, like many berries, is a rich source of nearly a dozen polyphenolic antioxidants that can help visibly repair skin and shore up its natural defenses. Analysis of the fruit portion of the jabuticaba plant has shown it to contain various carotenoids, minerals (such as copper, selenium, calcium, and manganese), and vitamin E. Vitamin C is also present, but not in an amount that’s considered meaningful for skin. The antioxidant benefits of this fruit extend to the body when jabuticaba is eaten or consumed as a supplement. In fact, compounds in this plant have proven to be particularly effective at neutralising some of the internal damage from cigarette smoke.

Plinia Cauliflora Fruit Extract references

  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, February 2019, pages 1,513-1,520
  • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, December 2017, pages 1-20
  • Journal of Functional Foods, August 2015, pages 422-433
  • BioMed Research International, August 2014, ePublication
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, August 2012, pages 7,513-7,525

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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