KAKADU PLUM EXTRACT
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Oils, serums
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF KAKADU PLUM EXTRACT?
Kakadu plum extract has been used for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, which are presumed to be related to high polyphenol and ascorbic acid content. An 8 week, split-face study of 17 male and female participants demonstrated that a topical cream containing kakadu plum extract reduced periorbital wrinkles when compared to a placebo. It has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity for multiple gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Some studies suggest it may have potential antineoplastic properties due to its high polyphenol content, but more research is needed.
WHAT IS KAKADU PLUM EXTRACT?
The kakadu plum is the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana tree native to Australia. Its fruit has been noted to have extraordinarily high levels of vitamin C among other phenolic compounds, which synergize to provide its putative antioxidant effects when extracted by fractionation.
IS KAKADU PLUM EXTRACT SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Kakadu plum extract is likely safe for all skin types and tones based on available data. There are some reports of increased oiliness, but studies report that up to a 10% extract may be safe for topical use.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Individuals with a prior adverse reaction to botanicals or with an adverse reaction to this product or products containing it should exercise caution with kakadu plum extract, particularly in more concentrated oils.
Sources:
Cock, I. E. (2011). Evaluation of the antibacterial activity and toxicity of Terminalia ferdinandia fruit extracts. Pharmacognosy Journal, 72-79.
Kyi, May Thinn. “A Split-face Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial of the Efficacy of Kakadu Plum Extract for Reduction of Periorbital Wrinkles.” Rangsit Graduate Research Conference: RGRC. Vol. 15. No. 2563). 2020.
Netzel, M. (2007). Native Australian fruits — a novel source of antioxidants for food. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 339-346.
Tan, A. C. (2011). Potential antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and proapoptotic anticancer activities of Kakadu plum and Illawarra plum polyphenolic fractions. Nutr Cancer, 1074-84.
