Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Malpighia emarginata seed
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Malpighia emarginata seed in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Malpighia emarginata seed extract”.
Also known as Malpighia emarginata seed extract · Acerola seed · Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw · Barbados cherry seed · Malpighia emarginata (acerola) seed extract · West indian cherry seed
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Wild crapemyrtle seed
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract is the extract from the seeds of the Acerola, Malpighia emarginata, Malpighiaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance structurallydiverse.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Malpighia emarginata seed appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveMalpighia Emarginata Seed Extract is the extract from the seeds of the Acerola, Malpighia emarginata, Malpighiaceae
- Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract is the extract from the seeds of the Acerola, Malpighia emarginata, MalpighiaceaeSource →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Malpighia emarginata seed. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Malpighia emarginata seed yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Malpighia emarginata seed are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Malpighia emarginata seed; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
