Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
What Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract is & what it does
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of the dragon fruit (pitaya) plant. In skincare it is commonly used as a botanical conditioning and antioxidant ingredient, since the fruit naturally supplies water-binding sugars, vitamins, and pigments that can help support a hydrated, comfortable feel. It typically appears at low levels as part of plant-based or marketing-led extract blends. It is not a UV filter and has no flagged concerns here.
What is Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract?
It is an extract from the fruit of the dragon fruit (pitaya) plant. It is commonly used in skincare as a botanical conditioning and antioxidant ingredient.
What does dragon fruit extract do in skincare?
It is generally used to support a hydrated, comfortable feel, since the fruit naturally supplies water-binding sugars, vitamins, and plant pigments. It usually appears at low levels within plant-based blends.
Is Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract safe?
It is generally considered a low-concern botanical ingredient with no specific risks flagged in this catalog. Those with known plant sensitivities may still wish to patch test.
Sunscreens with Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup Spf 45
71/100
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Atomy Absolute Essence Sun UV Protector SPF 50+pa++++
71/100
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Live Tinted Hueguard Invisible Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
68/100
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Tula Protect + Go Dewy Glow Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
68/100
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion Spf 30
61/100