Skin Conditioning
FICUS CARICA FRUIT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Fig fruit — gentle polyphenols and sugars, but watch the latex/leaf side of this plant, which is phototoxic.
Ficus carica (common fig) fruit is used in cosmetics as juice, pulp, or extract for skin-conditioning and antioxidant claims, contributing polyphenols, fruit acids, and humectant sugars. Listed in EU CosIng. An important distinction: Ficus carica LEAF and latex are well-documented phototoxins containing psoralens (furocoumarins), and products based on those parts are discouraged. Fruit extracts are generally considered safer but can include trace latex if poorly purified. No dedicated SCCS opinion on the fruit. Evidence moderate — composition well known, cosmetic-specific trials limited, and there is meaningful adjacent-part-of-plant risk.
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Humectant sugars
- Traditional soothing use
Known concerns
- Psoralen phototoxicity risk from leaf/latex contamination
- Potential sensitisation
- Batch variability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.