Musa sapientum (Banana) fruit extract

AKA: Plantain, Banana Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Southeast Asia. Musa sapientum is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, belonging to the Musaceae family. The extract is typically obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of the fruit pulp.
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Musaceae (Banana family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR