MARACUJA OIL
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Fruit extract, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-aging
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Oils, serums, moisturizing creams
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MARACUJA OIL?
Maracuja oil or passion fruit seed oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, with linoleic acid (omega-6) being the most common. This high concentration of fatty acids makes the oil a naturally moisturizing emollient that supports and repairs the skin barrier, reducing transepidermal water loss.
Maracuja oil is also a potent antioxidant due to its high concentration of bioactive polyphenols, such as piceatannol. These agents prevent and reverse the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation and free radical damage. Maracuja oil further supports the dermal matrix via increased fibroblast production of collagen and elastin.
Maracuja oil reduces inflammatory cytokine release from keratinocytes and has demonstrated inhibitory activity against P. acnes, a major contributing factor in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris.
Maracuja oil has skin anti-aging benefits due its moisturizing, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. These same mechanisms can also help to nourish, soften and help prevent hair breakage, making it a multifunctional ingredient in hair care products.
WHAT IS MARACUJA OIL?
Passiflora edulis is a climbing, tropical plant that bears purple and yellow passion fruit. Maracuja oil is extracted from the seeds of passion fruit. Seeds are typically discarded as waste by-products during passion fruit consumption and juice production. However, surfactant-assisted aqueous extraction yields high concentrations of bioactive polyphenols, squalene, ß-sitosterol, vitamin E and significant fatty acids, such as linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids. These molecular compounds have been shown to have numerous benefits in anti-aging skincare and medicinal therapies for diseases.
IS MARACUJA OIL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Yes, maracuja oil is safe for all skin-types. Maracuja oil is non-comedogenic and has shown benefits in the treatment of acne, so it is even safe for use in oily and acne-prone skin.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None
Sources:
Weyya G, Belay A and Tadesse E (2024) Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) by-products as a source of bioactive compounds for non-communicable disease prevention: extraction methods and mechanisms of action: a systematic review. Front. Nutr. 11:1340511.
Martin M, Bredif S, Rocheteau J, Bellemere G, Meloni M, Moulinet C, Leclere-bienfait S and Baudouin C (2017) Anti-aging properties of a passion fruit extract, targeted on wrinkle formation. J Inv Derm. 137:5.
Giuffre AM (2007) Chemical composition of purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims var. edulis) seed oil. Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse. 84: 87-93.
Jusuf NK, Putra IB, Dewi NK (2020) Antibacterial activity of passion fruit purple variant (Passiflora edulis sims var. edulis) seeds extract against Propionibacterium acnes. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 13: 99-104.
