TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT EXTRACT
TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT EXTRACT is an extract obtained from the fruit of Terminalia bellirica, a tree in the Combretaceae family. It brings a plant-derived fruit material into a formula, so it is different from an oil from the plant or an extract made from its leaves or bark.
TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT EXTRACT: what it is
TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT EXTRACT is an extract obtained from the fruit of Terminalia bellirica, a tree in the Combretaceae family. It brings a plant-derived fruit material into a formula, so it is different from an oil from the plant or an extract made from its leaves or bark.
The accepted species name is Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb., also called beleric myrobalan. The INCI name retains the spelling Bellerica, while current botanical naming uses bellirica; the spelling difference does not change the plant part involved, which is the fruit.
TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT EXTRACT: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, Terminalia bellirica fruit extract can be used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. In everyday terms, that means it can help the skin feel softer to the touch and may contribute to a less rough feel after application, depending on the rest of the formula.
It is also listed as astringent and antimicrobial. An astringent is associated with a drier or firmer skin feel, while antimicrobial refers to controlling microorganisms in the formulation context. Laboratory work tested fruit extracts against gastrointestinal bacteria; it does not show that a cosmetic containing this ingredient treats infections or skin problems.
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