BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Blackberry Fruit Extract
An extract of ripe blackberry fruit (Rubus fruticosus), rich in antioxidants.
Source
Blackberry fruit
Used for
Antioxidant-rich botanical extract
How it works
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) is a bramble whose dark, glossy fruit is extracted for use in skincare. It is prized for its deep colour and anthocyanin-rich character.
Its anthocyanins are linked to strong antioxidant activity in laboratory testing, and researchers have described blackberry extract as a promising natural ingredient for cosmetic formulations. It is not a sunscreen, so use it alongside your daily SPF.
Its anthocyanins are linked to strong antioxidant activity in laboratory testing, and researchers have described blackberry extract as a promising natural ingredient for cosmetic formulations. It is not a sunscreen, so use it alongside your daily SPF.
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A fruit extract from ripe blackberry (Rubus fruticosus), rich in anthocyanins
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Strong antioxidant activity in laboratory testing
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An antioxidant-rich botanical to use alongside your daily SPF
Questions
What gives blackberry extract its deep colour?
Anthocyanins, natural water-soluble pigments from the flavonoid family that give many flowers and fruits their colour. In blackberries the main one is cyanidin-3-glucoside, and anthocyanins build up mostly in the later stages of ripening, which is why ripe berries are so dark. (Li et al., 2022)
Is blackberry extract a sunscreen?
No. Blackberry extract is valued as an antioxidant-rich botanical, with strong antioxidant activity in laboratory testing, but it is not a sunscreen, so it belongs alongside your daily SPF rather than in place of it. (Cefali et al., 2019)
What does research on blackberry extract show?
The extract shows strong antioxidant activity, linked to its rich anthocyanin content, and researchers have described it as a promising natural ingredient for cosmetic formulations. Its use in skincare builds on that antioxidant-rich composition. (Cefali et al., 2019; Li et al., 2022)
About the plant
Blackberries belong to the genus Rubus in the rose family. The plant is a perennial shrub, and its berries are what botanists call aggregate fruits. (Li et al., 2022)
As the berries ripen from green to black, their anthocyanin content rises sharply, with most of it accumulating in the later stages of ripening. (Li et al., 2022)
As the berries ripen from green to black, their anthocyanin content rises sharply, with most of it accumulating in the later stages of ripening. (Li et al., 2022)
The research
- Cefali LC, Franco JG, Nicolini GF, Ataide JA, Mazzola PG. In vitro antioxidant activity and solar protection factor of blackberry and raspberry extracts in topical formulation. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2019;18(2):539-544. PMID: 30565377. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12842. (opens in a new tab)
- Li J, Shi C, Shen D, Han T, Wu W, Lyu L, Li W. Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Anthocyanins and Non-Anthocyanin Flavonoids in Blackberry from Different Growth Stages. Foods, 2022 (opens in a new tab)
Found In
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Blackberry Luminous Facial Cleanser
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