Mulberry Fruit Extract Purple (Cosmetic Grade)   

Mulberry fruit extract (purple, cosmetic grade) is a natural botanical extract derived from the fruits of the mulberry tree (Morus alba or related species). In cosmetics, it’s prized for its skin-brightening, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties, as well as its ability to add a gentle purple hue to formulations.

Mulberry Fruit Extract (Purple)

• Extracted from purple mulberries, which are rich in anthocyanins (natural pigments).
• Cosmetic grade = purified and prepared for safe topical use in skincare, haircare, and beauty products.
• Often used as both an active ingredient (for benefits) and a natural colorant.

Properties

• Appearance: Purple powder or liquid, depending on processing.
• Color source: Anthocyanins (powerful antioxidants).
• Solubility: Typically water-soluble.
• pH stability: Color may shift with pH (from reddish to purple).

Benefits & Uses

Skin Benefits

• Brightening → helps reduce dark spots and even out skin tone.
• Anti-aging → antioxidants fight free radicals and slow the signs of aging.
• Soothing → calms irritation and supports sensitive skin.
• Hydration support → helps maintain skin’s moisture barrier.

Hair Benefits

• Strengthens and nourishes the scalp.
• Adds shine and may help reduce dullness.
• Purple hue can be used in toning products (e.g., purple shampoos to counteract brassiness in blonde/gray hair).

Cosmetic Applications

• Creams & lotions (brightening, anti-aging).
• Serums & gels (antioxidant boost).
• Cleansers & toners (gentle skin balancing).
• Haircare (purple shampoos, conditioners, scalp serums).
• Natural colorant in masks, scrubs, soaps, and bath products.

Recommended Usage

• Typically 1–5% in cosmetic formulations (check supplier specifications).
• Water-based, so it blends well into gels, creams, and serums.

Safety & Precautions

• Generally safe, gentle, and non-irritating.
• Color may fade over time if exposed to sunlight → store in an airtight, dark container.
• For external use only (not edible unless food grade).

✅ Quick DIY – Antioxidant Mulberry Face Mask

• 1tsp purple mulberry fruit extract
• 1tbsp aloe vera gel
• 1tsp honey

Apply for 10–15 minutes → brightens, hydrates, and refreshes skin.