The Basics On Watermelon Fruit Extract
What is Watermelon Fruit Extract?
Extract from the fruit Citrullus lantus.
What are other names for Watermelon Fruit Extract?
CITRULLUS VULGARIS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRULLUS VULGARIS EXTRACT, CITRULLUS VULGARIS FRUIT EXTRACT, EXTRACT OF CITRULLUS VULGARIS, EXTRACT OF WATERMELON, WATERMELON EXTRACT, WATERMELON FRUIT EXTRACT, and WATERMELON, EXT.
What is Watermelon Fruit Extract used for?
This juicy super fruit is rich in potassium, Vitamins A, C, and B, amino acids, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Healthy skin is hydrated skin. When our skin becomes dry, it often becomes flaky.
How Watermelon Fruit Extract is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Watermelon Fruit Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Watermelon Fruit Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Watermelon Fruit Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Published reproductive and developmental toxicity studies were not found.
General safety info about Watermelon Fruit Extract from CIR
The Expert Panel assessed the safety of six Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived ingredients and found them safe in the present practices of use and concentration. These ingredients are reported to function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents. Cucumber is a commonly consumed food and generally recognized as safe. The focus of this assessment was the dermal exposure to the low concentrations of these ingredients as used in cosmetics. Many of the components of these Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived cosmetic ingredients have been previously assessed for safety as cosmetic ingredients.
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Products where you might find Watermelon Fruit Extract
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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