Ingredient

Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Extract

Low risk

FunctionAntioxidant

What it is — Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Extract is a botanical extract from the acerola cherry, used as an antioxidant ingredient. Acerola is well known as a naturally vitamin C-rich fruit.

What it does — It is commonly used as a source of antioxidants to help defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress and to lend a fresh, conditioned feel.

Typical use — Found in serums, essences, creams and masks, often alongside other antioxidants.

Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable for antioxidant-minded, plant-forward routines and combines well with other vitamin and antioxidant ingredients.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if you have plant sensitivities.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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