Acerola

Acerola extract (organic plant)

INCI name:

Malpighia emarginata (acerola) fruit extract

Part(s) used

Seed, Fruit

Anti-Dark Spots

The power of plants

Acerola is the fruit of a shrub which grows naturally in the forests of South America. It is renowned for its antioxidant power, helping to combat premature cellular ageing in the body. This wild "cherry" was a precious source of food eaten by the Amazonian Indians to treat digestive problems and sailors on long journeys used to drink its juice to prevent scurvy. However, this beneficial fruit only began to be studied scientifically in the 1950s. Acerola is considered a superfruit thanks to its exceptional vitamin C content. In fact, this fruit provides 30 to 40 times more vitamin C than orange, helping to combat fatigue and stress, and boost immune defences.

Skincare benefits of Acerola extract (organic plant)

In cosmetics, acerola extract (organic extract) helps to reduce the overproduction of melanin to visibly reduce dark spots and even skin tone.

Responsible sourcing

Our organic acerola is grown in Brazil, in the Bahia region. Harvesting is entrusted to a partner that is equally discerning when it comes to agricultural practices, thus creating an exemplary supply chain. Training programmes are organized all year long to improve how crops are grown and how resources are preserved while also limiting water use. Our Brazilian partner has nearly 30 years of experience in growing acerola. The goal is to continue to maintain strong relationships with local producers. At least three times a year, meetings take place with them to discuss issues related to quality, production and sustainable development.

Find the benefits of it in...

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Bright Plus Dark Spot Targeting Milky Essence

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A soothing, light textured treatment essence in a milk formula targeting dark spots for a visibly brighter, even complexion.

Bright Plus [ADVANCED] Milky Emulsion

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With its milky texture, this emulsion visibly evens skin tone, reduces the look of dark spots and strengthens skin's hydration barrier.

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Our luxurious eye cream with collagen—infused with rare Moonlight Flower cryoextract—targets wrinkles, leaving the eye area visibly lifted, revitalised, and youthful.*

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