What it is
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of silver vine, a climbing plant native to East Asia and long familiar in Japanese tradition. In cosmetics it is used as a plant-based conditioning agent and is included in moisturizing and protective formulas, where botanical fruit extracts often contribute supportive, soothing character. It is typically present as a minor functional or marketing ingredient rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical fruit extract, it is generally well tolerated, though any plant extract can occasionally provoke sensitivity in individuals allergic to that botanical. It is used at low levels and is not considered notably comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained by extraction from the fruit of Actinidia polygama (silver vine), a plant in the kiwi family found across parts of East Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the fruit of silver vine (Actinidia polygama), known in Japanese as matatabi, a vine in the same family as kiwifruit.
What role does it play in sunscreen?
It acts as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient, contributing to the supportive and moisturizing positioning of the formula.