Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
Extract from common plum seeds. Contains unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols and polyphenols. Antioxidant and softening activity. Poorly studied in humans. Safe, but without confirmed standalone activity.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Plant extract with in vitro antioxidant potential. Standalone skin activity poorly supported.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment.
How to read tiers A–F
- CWeak evidence. In vitro data, open-label studies, or expert consensus
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Caution
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Plum Seed Extract (Prunus Domestica Seed Extract) is an oily or glycolic extract from common plum seeds. Contains unsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, oleic), tocopherols, polyphenols (chlorogenic, neochlorogenic acids). Where applied. Anti-aging serums and creams (0.5-3%), masks, hair products. Often marketed as a "natural antioxidant". Evidence base. In vitro shows antioxidant activity of the extract. No clinical topical RCTs of standalone skin activity in humans. Most data relate to systemic plum extract use in cardiovascular disease, unrelated to skin. Safety. Hypoallergenic. Theoretical cross-reactivity with other Rosaceae (almond, apricot, peach, cherry), clinically rare. Pregnancy and lactation – topical use at cosmetic concentrations is considered acceptable, but no direct pregnancy studies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prunus Domestica Seed Extract safe during pregnancy?
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
What skin types is Prunus Domestica Seed Extract for?
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Prunus Domestica Seed Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
Extract from common plum seeds.
What's the INCI name for Prunus Domestica Seed Extract?
The INCI name is Prunus Domestica Seed Extract. It may also appear as: Plum Seed Extract.
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