Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
What Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract is & what it does
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract comes from the fruit of the African sausage tree, long used in traditional African plant practices. In skincare it is used as a conditioning botanical and is often promoted for a firming or toning impression, reflecting its content of flavonoids and other plant compounds. It contributes a botanical character to creams and serums.
Is Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract safe?
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract is a botanical ingredient used in skincare and is generally considered safe at cosmetic concentrations. As with any plant extract, sensitive skin may occasionally react, so a patch test is sensible. We cannot make medical claims, so consult a professional if you have concerns.
What does Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract do in skincare?
It is used as a conditioning botanical and is often promoted for a firming or toning impression, reflecting flavonoids and other plant compounds in the fruit. It adds a botanical character to creams and serums. It typically plays a supporting role in the formula.
Is Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract natural or synthetic?
It is natural, derived from the fruit of the African sausage tree. The fruit is processed into an extract for cosmetic use, but the source is botanical.
Sunscreens with Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Aurelia London Hydrate And Protect Anti-ageing SPF 50
93/100
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Erborian BB Créme SPF 20
78/100
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Relevant: Your Skin Seen One & Done Everyday Cream With SPF 40
74/100
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Erborian Bb Creme Nude Spf 20
74/100
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Sunumbra Sport Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40+
71/100
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Sunumbra Daily Natural Sunscreen SPF 15+
70/100