Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract

Myrciaria dubia fruit extract is obtained from the berry pulp of the camu camu bushy tree. Camu camu pulp has a uniquely high concentration of vitamin C, second only to the Australian Kakadu plum. This is why these berries are extremely sour and tart and rarely eaten as is.

Vitamin C, along with polyphenolic compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and tannins, make camu camu fruit extract an antioxidant agent. It neutralizes easily reactive compounds known as free radicals that may damage the skin or a product formula.

However, some studies show that around 26% of the vitamin C in the camu camu pulp can be lost when it is stored inappropriately, so this is something to keep in mind.

In addition, the fruit extract also contains emollient fatty acids (stearic, linoleic, and oleic acid) and beneficial amino acids.