What it is
This extract is derived from the fruit of the cultivated garden strawberry and contains naturally occurring sugars, organic acids, and polyphenols. In skin care it is used as a conditioning agent and is often included for its antioxidant-associated plant compounds and for marketing appeal. It is typically present at low concentrations as part of a botanical blend.
Safety & warnings
Strawberry fruit extract is generally well tolerated at the levels used in cosmetics. As with other fruit botanicals, individuals with food or plant allergies could in principle react, so it is sensible for highly allergy-prone users to patch test. It is a water-based extract rather than an oil, so comedogenicity is not a typical concern.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract of the fruit of Fragaria ananassa, the common cultivated strawberry, a hybrid widely grown for food.
Questions everyone asks
Is strawberry extract in sunscreen for fragrance?
It is used mainly as a skin-conditioning botanical with antioxidant-associated compounds, not specifically as a fragrance ingredient.
Does strawberry fruit extract provide sun protection?
No; it is not a UV filter and contributes conditioning and antioxidant-associated plant compounds rather than measurable SPF.