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Antioxidant-rich plant-extract derived from the Hylocereus undatus fruit, AKA pitaya or white dragon fruit; Assists in protecting skin from pro-aging environmental stressors; Helps skin maintain a youthful glow; Susceptible to degradation when exposed to light and air Key benefits: Anti-Aging.

Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

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Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Hylocereus undatus, Cactaceae

Purpose

An antioxidant derived from the flesh of white dragon fruit which helps combat external aggressors so skin can maintain a youthful, healthy appearance.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Antioxidant, Plant Extracts

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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At a Glance

Antioxidant-rich plant-extract derived from the Hylocereus undatus fruit, AKA pitaya or white dragon fruit

Assists in protecting skin from pro-aging environmental stressors

Helps skin maintain a youthful glow

Susceptible to degradation when exposed to light and air

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Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, also known as pitaya or white dragon fruit extract, is a plant-derived antioxidant that works to neutralize the impact of pro-aging external aggressors.

Through helping to renew skin’s protection against agents which can exacerbate the look of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone, this plant extract helps skin appear youthful and healthy.

Hylocereus undatus fruit extract receives most of its antioxidant properties from flavonoids, compounds synthesized by plants during their own metabolic processes. A nutritional analysis of white dragon fruit also revealed that the fruit’s flesh contains gallic and caffeic acids, phenolic compounds that also help protect skin from external aggressors.

Usage levels of Hylocereus undatus range from 0.5–2%. It is almost always supplied as part of a blend with ingredients such as glycerin and one or more preservatives.

Much like with other ingredients that contain plant-derived antioxidants, Hylocereus undatus is sensitive to degradation when exposed to light and air. Due to this susceptibility, this plant extract should be housed in air- and light-protective packaging so that it maintains its benefits for skin.

See: Flavonoid, Caffeic Acid

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