Acerola
Acerola extract
INCI name:
Malpighia emarginata
Part(s) used
Seed
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Targets dark spots
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Fair trade
Sourced from
- Brazil
The power of plants
Acerola is the fruit of a shrub which grows naturally in the forests of South America. This wild "cherry" was a precious source of food eaten by the Amazon Indians and sailors on long journeys would drink its juice. However, the benefits of acerola only began to be studied scientifically in the 1950s, when it was discovered to have an incredibly high content of vitamin C.
Skincare benefits of Acerola extract
In cosmetics, acerola extract is used to target dark spots, visibly even skin tone and boost radiance.
