Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Good

Antioxidant

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract at a glance

  • From the banana fruit
  • Has skin conditioning and antioxidant properties
  • Can possibly improve hyperpigmentation

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract description

_Musa sapientum_ fruit extract comes from the fruit of the common banana. While not as well-researched when it comes to cosmetics as banana leaves, there are some promising studies regarding its value in the world of skin care. Cosmetic formulators who use banana fruit extract claim it has skin conditioning properties and helps restore skin health through its antioxidant properties. In the world of research, there are a few studies pointing to banana fruit extract’s ability to interrupt factors within skin that can lead to hyperpigmentation. While more research is needed to definitively prove this impact, it’s an interesting area of study and one we will be following. Use levels of _Musa sapientum_ fruit extract in cosmetics range from 0.2–0.8% when supplied in pure form with preservatives.

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract references

  • SpecialChem, Website, Accessed June 2025
  • Waste and Biomass Valorization, November 2022, pages 1,477-1,488
  • The Journal of Phytopharmacology, May-June 2021, pages 156-161

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.