Musa sapientum (Banana) fruit extract

AKA: Plantain, Banana Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Musaceae (Banana family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Bananas have been used in traditional beauty practices across tropical and subtropical cultures for skin hydration and nourishment. Applied directly to skin in folk remedies for moisturizing and soothing irritated skin.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR