Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Discover Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Formulate Labs' standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock, a potent botanical active delivering multi-faceted benefits for both skin and scalp. Rich in key actives like lipophilic compounds, free fatty acids, and phytosterols, this ingredient - commonly known as Saw Palmetto - helps improve the appearance of hair density and fullness while reducing casual sebum levels, refining pore appearance, and clarifying complexions.
*Serenoa Serrulata* Fruit
Derived from the fruit of the *Serenoa Serrulata* palm, also widely recognized by its trade names Saw Palmetto Extract or simply Saw Palmetto (and sometimes Serenoa), this botanical powerhouse is celebrated for its versatile cosmetic applications. Formulate Labs offers this ingredient under its INCI name, ensuring clear, standardized identification rather than various supplier-specific SKUs.
Dual mechanism: *Serenoa Serrulata* Fruit Extract primarily acts through its concentration of lipophilic compounds, including free fatty acids (like lauric, oleic, palmitic) and phytosterols (such as beta-sitosterol). These components competitively inhibit the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, helping to modulate the local conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the skin and scalp. Additionally, it offers complementary benefits by inhibiting COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inflammatory pathways, which helps to soothe follicular inflammation and mitigate the effects of hormonally induced sebum overproduction, leading to a more balanced and clarified complexion.
Use levels: For Formulate Labs' Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock, incorporate at 1.0% – 5.0% in both skin and hair care formulations. Ensure formulation pH remains between 4.0 – 6.0 for optimal stability. Due to mild heat sensitivity, add during the cool-down phase of formulation, once the temperature is below 40°C. The final product is stable for daytime use and does not present photosensitizing risks.
Market context: *Serenoa Serrulata* Fruit Extract is positioned as a clinically plausible, natural alternative to synthetic anti-androgenic ingredients for managing concerns related to hormonally driven adult acne and excess sebum. Its proven dual action makes it a highly versatile botanical active, suitable for both facial mattifying emulsions and scalp-densifying serums. This positions it strongly within the clean beauty sector, appealing to brands that value plant-derived, non-comedogenic actives supported by a sustainable, wild-harvested ingredient narrative.
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 ingredients under their official INCI names, distinguishing them from common or trade names (Saw Palmetto, Serenoa).
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.
Formulate Labs' Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract is backed by compelling research demonstrating its efficacy in both hair and skin care. Studies highlight its ability to improve hair density and fullness, as well as significantly reduce sebum levels on the skin. 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.
This clinical trial showed that daily scalp application of a Serenoa repens extract led to a significant increase in total terminal hair count and overall hair density compared to placebo.
Assessment of a sebum-control cream containing saw palmetto demonstrated a 20% reduction in casual sebum levels and a 42% decrease in oily spots on the skin over a four-week period.
In vivo models indicated that a liposterolic extract of Serenoa repens supports hair regeneration, linked to the activation of TGF-β and mitochondrial signaling pathways, alongside reduced localized inflammatory responses.
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.
This is the bulk composition as it ships at the selected extract loading. Updates when you change stock type and variant above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected recipe.
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.
