What it is
This ingredient is derived from Prunus cerasus, the sour or tart cherry. It is used in skincare and sun-care formulas as a skin-conditioning botanical and is often included for the antioxidant constituents naturally present in cherries. It is generally a secondary ingredient that complements primary actives rather than driving a product's main function.
Safety & warnings
Cherry fruit extracts are generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As with any botanical, individuals with sensitivities may rarely react to naturally occurring plant components.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is obtained by extracting the fruit or other parts of the sour cherry plant.
Questions everyone asks
How is Prunus Cerasus Extract different from sweet cherry extract?
It comes from the sour or tart cherry species (Prunus cerasus) rather than the sweet cherry (Prunus avium), though both are used as conditioning botanicals.
What role does it play in sunscreen?
It serves as a conditioning and antioxidant botanical; it is not a UV filter and does not contribute SPF.