Goji Berry Extract
Goji berry extract. Rich in carotenoids (zeaxanthin) and vitamin C. Works as antioxidant on skin; evidence base is limited to in vitro.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Antioxidant botanical extract. No topical RCTs.
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, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Goji berry extract (Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Wolfberry) is obtained from Chinese boxthorn fruit. Contains carotenoids (zeaxanthin, beta-carotene), vitamin C, LBP polysaccharides (Lycium barbarum polysaccharides), flavonoids. Where applied. Antioxidant serums and creams, mature-skin products with anti-aging positioning, superfood-marketed products (0.1-2%). Evidence base. Zeaxanthin has been studied systemically in Cochrane Review 2017 in age-related macular degeneration with moderate effect. Topical skin – in vitro studies of antiradical defense (Reeve 2010). Clinical RCTs of topical goji extract are few; marketing claims outpace the evidence base. Safety. CIR has not made a separate assessment. Contact reactions are rare at standard cosmetic concentrations. Theoretical cross-reactivity in patients allergic to Solanaceae (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants). Pregnancy – safe topically. Lactation – no data, but topical use poses no documented systemic risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Goji Berry Extract safe during pregnancy?
Goji Berry Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Goji Berry Extract for?
Goji Berry Extract suits: normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive.
What is Goji Berry Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
Goji berry extract.
What's the INCI name for Goji Berry Extract?
The INCI name is Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract. It may also appear as: Goji Berry Extract, Wolfberry Extract.
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