What it is
Prunus Serrulata Fruit Juice is the liquid obtained from the small fruit of the Japanese flowering cherry. It contributes water-soluble sugars, acids, and polyphenols and is used as a hydrating, conditioning botanical, frequently chosen for its association with the cherry blossom (sakura) tradition. It plays a supportive role in formulations and is not a sunscreen active.
Safety & warnings
This fruit juice is generally well tolerated. As a fruit-derived ingredient with natural acids and sugars, it has a low potential for irritation or sensitization in predisposed users.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, fruit-derived. Pressed from the fruit of Prunus serrulata, the Japanese flowering cherry.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does Prunus Serrulata Fruit Juice come from?
It comes from the fruit of Prunus serrulata, the Japanese flowering cherry, popularly known as sakura.
Is it the same as cherry blossom extract?
No. This is juice from the fruit, whereas cherry blossom extracts are taken from the flowers.