Acerola Fruit Extract
Formulate Labs provides Acerola Fruit Extract, a potent botanical active supplied as a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock for optimal bioavailability and ease of use. Rich in ascorbic acid, anthocyanins, and other flavonoids, this multi-target ingredient offers robust antioxidant defense and supports skin brightening. We deliver the pure INCI, not proprietary supplier trade-names, ensuring transparency in your formulations.
*Malpighia glabra* / *Malpighia punicifolia* fruit
Formulate Labs offers the INCI Acerola Fruit Extract, derived from the botanical source Malpighia glabra / Malpighia punicifolia. Often referred to in other contexts as Malpighia glabra / Malpighia punicifolia fruit powder, or simply acerola, we supply the standardized INCI material, ensuring consistency and clarity, rather than specific supplier SKUs or trade names.
Dual mechanism: Acerola Fruit Extract functions as a multi-target botanical active, notable for its exceptionally high natural concentration of ascorbic acid, anthocyanins, and other flavonoids. Its primary cosmetic mechanism is providing robust antioxidant defense by neutralizing free radicals that contribute to the visible signs of photoaging. The extract also supports the appearance of skin firmness by accelerating proline and lysine hydroxylation, processes essential for stimulating type I collagen synthesis. For brightening applications, it functions by downregulating the activity of the tyrosinase enzyme and reducing cellular melanin content, which helps to promote a more even skin tone.
Use levels: For optimal performance of Formulate Labs' Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock, a typical use rate is 5.0% to 10.0% in skin and hair care formulations.
Market context: Acerola Fruit Extract is a well-established botanical active. Major trade-name materials often focus on proprietary extraction processes supporting type I collagen synthesis for dermo-protection and firming, specific methods like ultrasonication for improving skin elasticity, hydration, and reducing blemishes, or a broad range of claims including skin firming, photoprotection, wound healing support, and hair color protection.
We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI (Acerola Fruit Extract), not proprietary supplier trade names (e.g., Frulix Acerola, Acerola Extract H.GL. - M.S.).
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Acerola Fruit Extract is supported by a growing body of peer-reviewed literature demonstrating its efficacy in various cosmetic applications, particularly for skin brightening, anti-aging, and antioxidant protection. Our research insights highlight key studies validating its functional benefits. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
Acerola polyphenols effectively lighten skin tone by directly suppressing melanogenesis and inhibiting tyrosinase. This supports its use as a functional ingredient in brightening and anti-pigmentation cosmetic products.
The extract defends skin cells from oxidative stress by reducing apoptosis and preventing lipid damage. This validates its role in anti-pollution and photoprotective skincare designed to maintain cellular integrity.
Acerola demonstrates potent DPPH radical scavenging and reduces cellular melanin levels in a concentration-dependent manner. This dual action makes it a valuable component for formulations aiming to address both signs of aging and uneven skin tone.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at the selected Acerola Fruit Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-ACE-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.
This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.
Download sample Certificate of AnalysisStatements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
