Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Juice at a Glance
- AKA acerola cherry juice or acerola juice
- Best known for anti-aging benefits
- High antioxidant concentrations support even skin tone
- Contains high levels of vitamin C
Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Juice Description
(acerola) fruit juice is a plant-derived, antioxidant-rich ingredient derived from the juice of acerola cherries, AKA Barbados cherries. The acerola cherry is often referred to as a “superfood,” as it contains many beneficial compounds.
(acerola) fruit juice contains carotenoids, like lutein, polyphenols, including anthocyanins, and vitamins, namely vitamin C, AKA ascorbic acid. All these compounds have antioxidant properties, meaning they work to curb the pro-aging and damaging impacts that environmental agents can have on skin.
Studies reveal that this superfood and its many ingredients specifically excel when it comes to helping protect skin against UVB rays, the prime suspect behind sunburns and sunspots. However, acerola is not a sunscreen active approved by the FDA and cannot fully protect skin from all UV rays.
(acerola) fruit juice’s claims helps support healthy collagen in skin are not on topical application but on ingestion, either via supplement or drinking the juice itself. However, due to the ingredient’s high vitamin C content, it makes sense to believe this juice can help support collagen levels. A vitamin C supplement or other food sources of vitamin C likely have the same effect.
(acerola) fruit juice is often included in supplements and food preparations. Use levels of this ingredient in cosmetics range from 5.0%–10.0% when supplied in a water and glycerin base.
Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Juice References
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Nutrients, February 2025, pages 1-16
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, February 2024, pages 1-17
Recycling, December 2023, pages 1-22
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Journal of Food Science and Technology, July 2018, pages 3,373-3,384
PLoS One, January 2017, ePublication
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, pages 346-353