What it is
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of the blackberry plant. In cosmetics it is used as a botanical additive that conditions the skin and contributes fruit-derived polyphenols and sugars that can support a soft, hydrated feel. It generally appears at modest levels within a broader plant-extract complex.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated in cosmetic formulations. As with most fruit extracts, sensitivity is uncommon but possible in predisposed individuals. It is not considered comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the fruit (berry) of the blackberry, Rubus fruticosus, by extraction of the water-soluble fruit constituents.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this come from?
It is extracted from blackberry fruit, Rubus fruticosus.
What is its role in skincare?
It functions as a skin-conditioning botanical that contributes fruit-derived antioxidants and a hydrated feel.