Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Extract of Cape Jasmine fruit. Contains crocin and genipin – natural pigments and antioxidants in vitro.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Botanical extract without RCTs. Safety profile is good.
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination
- Use with caution
- Sensitive
About this ingredient
Gardenia florida fruit extract (Cape Jasmine) is obtained from the fruit of the gardenia – an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Traditional Chinese medicine used it for inflammation and jaundice. Composition. Iridoid glycosides (geniposide, crocin), carotenoids, flavonoids. Crocin gives the characteristic yellow color – historically used as a natural dye. Where applied. Soothing creams and serums, sensitive skin products, microbiome-positioned products. More common in Asian skincare (k-beauty, j-beauty). Evidence base. In vitro – antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect (Yamamoto 2014). Clinical RCTs of topical gardenia extract are few; data rest on studies of individual components (crocin, geniposide) in keratinocyte cultures. Safety. CIR has not made a separate assessment. At standard cosmetic concentrations (0.1-1%) – no described contact reactions. Pregnancy – safe topically. Lactation – no data.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract safe during pregnancy?
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract for?
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract suits: normal, dry, oily, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
What is Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
Extract of Cape Jasmine fruit.
What's the INCI name for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract?
The INCI name is Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract. It may also appear as: Cape Jasmine Fruit Extract.
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