Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
A plant extract with tannins and antioxidants. It soothes and helps protect skin from free radicals. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
An antioxidant plant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Terminalia Chebula fruit extract is a plant extract rich in tannins and antioxidants. It gives a soothing effect and helps protect skin against free radicals, so it goes into calming and antioxidant formulas. On efficacy it has more backing than the average botanical extract. Compounds like chebulagic acid and polyphenols show antioxidant activity in lab studies, with early data on skin. It does not replace vitamin C or retinoids, but it is a reasonable support antioxidant within a routine. Applied topically there is no meaningful systemic absorption, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: low irritation and allergy potential, suitable for sensitive skin. Because of its tannin content, at very high concentrations it could feel slightly astringent, but in usual cosmetic formulas it is comfortably tolerated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract safe during pregnancy?
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract for?
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A plant extract with tannins and antioxidants.
What's the INCI name for Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract?
The INCI name is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract. It may also appear as: Haritaki Extract.
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