What it is
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract is derived from the hard, aromatic fruit of the Chinese quince, a plant used in East Asian herbal traditions. In cosmetics it serves as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is often featured in heritage-themed Korean skincare and sunscreen formulas. It is used at modest levels as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a low-level botanical extract. As with any plant-derived material, sensitive individuals may occasionally react.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a botanical extract from the fruit of the Chinese quince.
History
The Chinese quince fruit has a long history in East Asian herbal and folk traditions, which informs its use in some contemporary Korean cosmetic formulations.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the fruit of the Chinese quince, Chaenomeles sinensis, used in East Asian herbal traditions.
What is its role in skincare?
It is used as a skin-conditioning botanical, often in heritage-themed formulas.