BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Quince Extract
A golden fruit rich in mucilage and polyphenols, traditionally used to help skin feel soothed and comfortable.
Source
Quince fruit
Used for
Dry-feeling skin, comfort
How it works
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) fruit is rich in phenolic compounds, including chlorogenic acids, which contribute to its antioxidant activity, alongside a natural mucilage that gives the fruit a smooth, film-forming quality on skin.
A study on skin has looked at a gel containing quince fruit extract, applied to the face, for its effect on moisture, suppleness, shine and visible redness. It adds to quince's long traditional use as a soothing, moisturising skincare ingredient.
Quince extract's soothing, film-forming quality suits both morning and evening routines, and it layers well under moisturiser or SPF. It suits skin that tends to feel dry or sensitive.
A study on skin has looked at a gel containing quince fruit extract, applied to the face, for its effect on moisture, suppleness, shine and visible redness. It adds to quince's long traditional use as a soothing, moisturising skincare ingredient.
Quince extract's soothing, film-forming quality suits both morning and evening routines, and it layers well under moisturiser or SPF. It suits skin that tends to feel dry or sensitive.
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Rich in mucilage and antioxidant phenolic compounds
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Studied on skin for its effect on moisture, suppleness, shine and visible redness
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Traditionally used to help skin feel soothed and comfortable
Questions
What is quince extract?
It is an extract of the fruit of the quince tree, Cydonia oblonga, a member of the rose family (Rosaceae). The fruit is rich in phenolic compounds, mainly caffeoylquinic acids, also called chlorogenic acids, and it also contains mucilage and pectin. (USDA GRIN; Silva et al., 2002; Khiljee et al., 2023)
Why might quince be listed as Pyrus cydonia?
Pyrus cydonia is a recognised botanical synonym for the common quince, Cydonia oblonga, so ingredient lists may use either name for the same plant. (USDA GRIN)
Is there research on quince for skin?
Yes. In a study on skin, women applied a gel containing quince fruit extract to the face, and over the following weeks their skin became more moisturised and supple, with less surface oil. (Khiljee et al., 2023)
About the plant
The quince tree is native to the Caucasus, northern Iran and the Kopet Dagh mountains of Turkmenistan, and it is now cultivated and naturalised far beyond that range. (USDA GRIN)
When quince seeds are soaked in water they swell and release a mucilage, a gel-like substance, and quince gel has a long traditional use as a facial moisturiser. (Khiljee et al., 2023)
When quince seeds are soaked in water they swell and release a mucilage, a gel-like substance, and quince gel has a long traditional use as a facial moisturiser. (Khiljee et al., 2023)
The research
- Khiljee T, Akhtar N, Khiljee S, Khiljee B, Rasheed HM, Ansari SA, Alkahtani HM, Ansari IA. Gauging Quince Phytonutrients and Its 4% Emulgel Effect on Amplifying Facial Skin Moisturizing Potential. Gels. 2023;9(12):934. doi:10.3390/gels9120934. (opens in a new tab)
- Silva BM, Andrade PB, Ferreres F, Domingues AL, Seabra RM, Ferreira MA. Phenolic profile of quince fruit (Cydonia oblonga Miller) (pulp and peel). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2002;50(16):4615-4618. PMID: 12137485. (opens in a new tab)
- USDA Agricultural Research Service, Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN-Global). Cydonia oblonga Mill. (opens in a new tab)
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