Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Gardenia florida fruit extract comes from a plant also known taxonomically as Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as cape gardenia. Gardenia flowers are well-known for their sweet fragrance and are frequently included in perfumes.

While the flowers might be the most famous part of the plant, the fruit has been used in folk medicine for centuries, and modern science backs up its benefits for skin.

This fruit extract is a good source of antioxidants that can help mitigate visible signs of ageing. In addition, studies find that the fruit has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe compromised skin.

Perhaps most exciting is recent scientific evidence showing that topical application of Gardenia florida fruit extract acts as a filter for blue light, protecting skin from the oxidative stress that comes from blue light exposure.

Note: while the fruit from this plant is beneficial for skin, the oil is highly fragrant and contains volatile compounds that sensitize skin.

Use levels of Gardenia florida fruit extract in cosmetics range from 0.1–4% as supplied in a water-based blend that typically contains a glycol or plant sugar known as maltodextrin.