Solanum melongena (Eggplant) fruit extract

AKA: Eggplant Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Solanum Melongena [Eggplant] Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-19-1
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.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional South Asian and Mediterranean medicine for skin health and pigmentation management. Eggplant contains anthocyanins and has been traditionally applied topically for its antioxidant and skin-brightening properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR