Acai Extract

What Acai Extract is & what it does

Acai Extract is derived from the fruit of the acai palm and is used in skincare and sunscreen formulas as a botanical antioxidant. The berry is rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, pigments associated with antioxidant activity. It is generally added at low concentrations for skin-conditioning and antioxidant support.

What does Acai Extract do in skincare?

Acai Extract is used as a botanical antioxidant in skincare and sunscreen formulas. The berry is rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, pigments associated with antioxidant activity. It is generally added at low concentrations for skin-conditioning and antioxidant support.

Is Acai Extract safe?

Acai Extract is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics. As a food-derived botanical it is usually well tolerated. People prone to plant sensitivities may wish to patch test first.

Is Acai Extract vegan?

Acai Extract is derived from the fruit of the acai palm, so the ingredient itself is plant-based and contains no animal material. Whether a finished product is vegan depends on its other ingredients and the brand's testing policies.

Sunscreens with Acai Extract

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