Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
What Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract is & what it does
Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract is derived from starfruit and contributes natural sugars, vitamin C, and mild fruit acids. In skincare it is commonly used as a conditioning and refreshing botanical and can add a light antioxidant note. It is generally included at low concentrations as part of a fruit or botanical complex. Its specific role depends on the surrounding formulation.
What is Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract?
It is an extract derived from starfruit, contributing natural sugars, vitamin C, and mild fruit acids. It is used in skincare as a conditioning, refreshing botanical.
What does Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract do in skincare?
It conditions the skin and can add a light antioxidant note from its vitamin C and fruit-derived compounds. It is generally included at low levels as part of a fruit or botanical complex.
Is Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. People sensitive to fruit extracts may prefer to patch test.
Sunscreens with Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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The Saem Eco Earth Aqua Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100
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The Saem Eco Earth Power Pink Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++
70/100
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The Saem Eco Earth Power Light Sun Cream
68/100