Solanum melongena (Eggplant) fruit extract

AKA: Eggplant Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Asia, Mediterranean. Derived from the fruit of Solanum melongena, a nightshade plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean region. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the eggplant fruit to obtain bioactive compounds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
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.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR