Musa sapientum (Banana) pulp extract

AKA: Banana pulp extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
musa sapientum (banana) pulp extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Musaceae (Banana family)
Plant Part
Pulp
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
Similar to banana fruit extract, the pulp has been traditionally mashed and applied topically in indigenous and folk beauty practices for its moisturizing and skin-softening properties.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR