What it is
This ingredient is obtained from the fruit of Fragaria chiloensis, a wild strawberry species native to the Americas. Fruit extracts of this type contribute plant-derived components such as sugars and polyphenols and are used to help condition the skin. In a sunscreen it serves as a supporting botanical rather than as a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
Strawberry fruit extracts are generally well tolerated in cosmetic formulas. The ingredient is not recognized as a common comedogenic component. Individuals with known sensitivities to plant or fruit extracts may wish to take usual care.
Origin & sourcing
The extract is naturally derived from the fruit of the Chilean strawberry plant, Fragaria chiloensis.
Questions everyone asks
What is Fragaria Chiloensis?
It is the Chilean or beach strawberry, a wild strawberry species whose fruit is used to make this conditioning extract.
Is this a fragrance ingredient?
It is used primarily as a skin-conditioning botanical, not as a designated fragrance allergen ingredient.