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Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit Extract

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract · Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant

Guava fruit extract — high in vitamin C, lycopene, and polyphenols; used as an antioxidant botanical in serums and moisturizers.

What it does

Guava fruit extract is rich in vitamin C, lycopene, quercetin, and other plant antioxidants. Guava often has more vitamin C by weight than citrus fruit. In skincare it is used as an antioxidant and brightening botanical additive. Most evidence comes from lab studies, not human trials. Well-tolerated at typical cosmetic amounts.

Also known as

guava extract, guava fruit extract

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