What it is
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract comes from the acai palm fruit, which is rich in anthocyanins and other polyphenols. In cosmetic formulas it is used primarily for antioxidant and conditioning support. It appears in a variety of moisturizers and sunscreens as a fruit-derived botanical.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a dilute botanical extract. As with any plant extract, sensitization is possible in predisposed individuals, but acai fruit extract is not a recognized common allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; extracted from the fruit of the acai palm (Euterpe oleracea), native to South America.
History
Acai is a traditional food fruit of the Amazon region that gained broad popularity as an antioxidant-rich ingredient, leading to its use in cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
What is acai fruit extract?
It is a botanical extract from the acai palm fruit, used in skin care mainly for its antioxidant polyphenols.
What does it do in a sunscreen?
It serves as a supporting antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical within the formula.