What it is
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract is derived from pineapple fruit and contains sugars, organic acids, vitamins, and naturally occurring enzymes such as bromelain. In skincare it is used as a conditioning and refreshing botanical, sometimes for a mild smoothing effect. In sunscreens it generally serves as a minor botanical additive rather than a functional component.
Safety & warnings
Pineapple extract naturally contains fruit acids and enzymes that can be mildly irritating or sensitizing for some users, particularly on already-compromised skin, so a patch test is sensible for reactive skin. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen, and concentrations in finished products are typically low.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a fruit extract obtained from Ananas sativus (pineapple), usually prepared in a water or glycol base.
Questions everyone asks
What is in pineapple fruit extract?
It contains fruit sugars, organic acids, vitamins, and naturally occurring enzymes such as bromelain.
Does it exfoliate skin?
Its fruit acids and enzymes may give a mild smoothing feel, but in sunscreens it is usually present at low, conditioning levels.