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Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

The Lychee Fruit Extract

Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract is a naturally derived extract of the lychee fruit, the fragrant tropical fruit rich in vitamin C and polyphenols.

Rich in vitamin C, polyphenols and antioxidants, it is used to help refresh, brighten the look of and antioxidant-protect the skin, bringing a vibrant, fruit-forward story to a formula.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Antioxidant and Conditioner

Intended Function:

A naturally derived lychee fruit extract rich in antioxidants and vitamins, used to refresh, condition and support bright, healthy-looking skin.

Common Applications:

Used in moisturizers, serums and masks and treatment formulas.

Target Audience:

Brands wanting a fresh, botanical antioxidant story for brightening, refreshing skincare.

Also Known As:

Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

Private Label Formulas

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Exfoliating Toner

Botanical Body Wash

Benefits of Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

A vitamin- and antioxidant-rich fruit extract that refreshes and supports bright, healthy-looking skin.

Antioxidant: Polyphenols and vitamin C help protect the look of skin from oxidative stress.
Brightening Look: Supports a fresh, radiant, even-toned appearance.
Hydrating Feel: Leaves skin feeling refreshed and comfortable.
Refreshing: A fragrant, indulgent tropical story.
Naturally Derived: A plant-based fruit active.

How It Works

Lychee is rich in vitamin C and polyphenolic antioxidants that help defend the skin’s appearance against free-radical stress, supporting a brighter, healthier-looking, refreshed complexion.

Formulating with Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract is water-soluble and added to the water phase, typically at cool-down and at low levels to protect its delicate actives. It pairs well with other antioxidants and humectants. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract is well tolerated as a botanical extract. As with any botanical, screen for sensitivities in sensitive-skin lines. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/litchi-chinensis-fruit-extract

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/litchi-chinensis-fruit-extract

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychee

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