What it is
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit of the noni tree, a plant cultivated across tropical regions including the Pacific islands and Southeast Asia. In cosmetics it is used as a botanical conditioning ingredient associated with antioxidant-rich plant material. It commonly appears in soothing sun creams and serums as a supporting additive.
Safety & warnings
As used at typical cosmetic levels noni fruit extract is generally well tolerated, with sensitization being uncommon. Individuals with sensitivity to plant extracts may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; prepared from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia (noni), a tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family.
History
Noni fruit has a long record of traditional use in Polynesia and across the Pacific, which informs its later adoption in cosmetic formulations.
Questions everyone asks
What is noni fruit extract?
It is an extract of the fruit of Morinda citrifolia, known as noni, a tropical tree used as a botanical skincare ingredient.
What role does it play in a sunscreen?
It serves as a skin-conditioning, antioxidant-associated botanical additive, not as a UV-filtering ingredient.