What it is
Ficus carica fruit extract is obtained from the fruit of the common fig tree and contains sugars, organic acids, vitamins, and polyphenols. In cosmetics it is used to condition and soften the skin and to add a humectant, moisture-attracting effect. It is often included as a botanical for its conditioning and antioxidant-associated reputation.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical fruit extract it is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels, though plant extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in predisposed individuals. People with known fig or related plant allergies should be cautious.
Origin & sourcing
Natural extract derived from the fruit of Ficus carica, the common fig.
Questions everyone asks
What is ficus carica fruit extract?
It is an extract of the common fig fruit used to condition and add moisture-attracting humectant benefits to skincare.
What does it do in a sunscreen?
It serves as a botanical skin-conditioning and humectant component rather than as a UV filter.