What it is
Elaeis guineensis fruit extract is derived from the fruit of the African oil palm and naturally contains carotenoids, tocopherols, and tocotrienols along with fatty components. In cosmetics it serves as a conditioning, emollient botanical that contributes antioxidant character to a formula. It is typically used at low levels to support skin feel and as part of a plant-derived ingredient system.
Safety & warnings
Palm fruit extract is generally well tolerated on skin. Because it carries fatty and oil-soluble components, those prone to clogged pores may prefer to monitor how oil-rich palm-derived ingredients suit their skin, though it is used at low levels in most formulas. It is not a known fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is obtained from the fruit of the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis, a plant native to West Africa and widely cultivated in tropical regions.
Questions everyone asks
What is Elaeis guineensis fruit extract?
It is an extract of oil palm fruit, used in cosmetics as a conditioning emollient that supplies carotenoids and vitamin E compounds.
Is it the same as palm oil?
It comes from the same fruit, but the cosmetic extract is used for its conditioning and antioxidant components rather than as a bulk oil.