Tomato Fruit Extract

Properties of Tomato Fruit Extract

Tomato fruits are a natural source of carotenoids, including lycopene, as well as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and organic acids. However, the profile and content of these ingredients depend on the tomato variety and the extraction method. Therefore, the extract should not be treated as an equivalent of pure, standardized lycopene.

The most important cosmetic function of this raw material is its antioxidant activity. The extract’s components help limit the impact of free radicals formed, among other things, by solar radiation and environmental pollution. This makes the extract well-suited for anti-aging care and products aimed at maintaining a fresh, radiant skin appearance.

Compounds present in tomato fruits can also support skin soothing and improve its tone. Natural organic acids contribute to the refreshing character of formulations; however, the extract should not be presented as a substitute for standardized AHA acids. It also does not replace sunscreens but can complement cosmetics for skin exposed to external factors.

Application in Cosmetics

The extract can be used in:

• face creams and serums,
• brightening emulsions,
• eye products,
• masks,
• lip care cosmetics,
• after-sun preparations,
• cleansing products,
• hair cosmetics.

This raw material may be of interest to manufacturers of anti-aging cosmetics, urban protective products, cosmetics for tired and dull skin, and laboratories developing formulations based on fruit extracts. The final effect of the product depends on the extract’s concentration, its carrier, and its combination with other ingredients in the formulation.