What it is
Prunus mume fruit extract is derived from the fruit of the Japanese apricot, also known as ume. It contains organic acids and polyphenolic compounds and is used in cosmetics mainly for its antioxidant and conditioning properties. It appears in sun care and soothing-oriented formulas as a plant-based functional ingredient.
Safety & warnings
The extract is generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. As with other fruit-based botanicals, sensitive skin may occasionally react, and tolerance can depend on the extraction solvent and the rest of the formula.
Origin & sourcing
It is a natural, plant-derived extract prepared from the fruit of Prunus mume, the Japanese apricot tree, typically using water or hydroalcoholic extraction.
Questions everyone asks
What is Prunus mume?
Prunus mume is the Japanese apricot, often called ume, and its fruit extract is used in cosmetics for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
What does the fruit extract do in skincare?
It serves mainly as an antioxidant and conditioning agent, contributing plant-derived organic acids and polyphenols to the formula.