What it is
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract is obtained from the small fruit of the wild strawberry and is naturally rich in vitamin C and polyphenols. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it serves as a conditioning and antioxidant-supporting botanical and is not a UV filter. It is generally used at low levels as part of a fruit or botanical blend.
Safety & warnings
Usually well tolerated at cosmetic levels. Fruit-derived extracts can occasionally provoke reactions in individuals with relevant plant or fruit sensitivities, and added fragrance components in a finished product are a more common source of irritation than the extract itself.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the fruit of the wild strawberry plant (Fragaria vesca), typically as a water or glycol extract.
Questions everyone asks
Does wild strawberry extract protect against the sun?
No. It is a conditioning antioxidant-style botanical and does not filter UV light.
What does it contribute to a formula?
It supplies polyphenols and vitamin C-type compounds that support an antioxidant and skin-conditioning role.