Aronia Berry°

TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical antioxidant and skin or hair conditioning extract. It can also add a subtle natural tint depending on the extract concentration and formula pH.

What does Aronia Berry° do in a cosmetic formula?

This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical antioxidant and skin or hair conditioning extract. It can also add a subtle natural tint depending on the extract concentration and formula pH.

Is Aronia Berry° clean?

From a clean-standards perspective, this ingredient is generally well tolerated and not a common restricted-list concern. As with many botanical extracts, sensitivity is possible in reactive skin, especially if the extract is preserved, fragranced, or supplied in a complex blend.

Is Aronia Berry° sustainable?

This material is plant-derived and based on a renewable agricultural feedstock. It is expected to be readily biodegradable, with the main sustainability variables being farming practices, solvent choice, concentration, and supplier traceability.

Is Aronia Berry° COSMOS-approved?

It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulas when produced from approved plant material and extracted with permitted solvents such as water, glycerin, ethanol, or plant oils. Its fit with Green Chemistry is strongest when the crop is responsibly sourced and the extraction system uses low-impact, biodegradable solvents.

How does Aronia Berry° work chemically?

This material is a fruit-derived botanical extract rich in polyphenols, including anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, and organic acids. Typical use levels for cosmetic botanical extracts are often around 0.1% to 5%, and the color and phenolic profile can shift with pH, light, heat, and oxidation exposure.

Last updated 2026-05-14