Skin Conditioning
EUGENIA UNIFLORA FRUIT JUICE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) juice — a tropical fruit juice with polyphenols and vitamin C used for antioxidant conditioning. Food-grade source.
Eugenia uniflora (Surinam cherry, pitanga) fruit juice is pressed from the small red tropical fruit. It provides anthocyanins, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid, supporting antioxidant and mild astringent function. Pitanga is consumed as food in South America with no reported systemic toxicity issues. EU CosIng lists the plant without restriction and no GHS class is assigned. Cosmetic literature specific to this ingredient is limited, and its color can stain formulations or textiles.
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol and vitamin C content
- Antioxidant skin conditioning
- Food-grade tropical fruit
Known concerns
- Pigment staining
- Potential fruit allergen
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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