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Fig Extract

Fig Extract (Ficus carica) — a plant extract rich in polyphenols and enzymes with natural brightening and gentle exfoliating effects. Contains ficin (proteolytic enzyme), anthocyanins, and chlorogenic acid for brightening tone and antioxidant protection.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract (INCI: Ficus Carica Fruit Extract) — an aqueous or alcoholic extract of fig fruits. Key components: ficin (ficin) — a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down proteins of dead cells; anthocyanins (pelargonidin, cyanidin) — powerful antioxidants and brighteners; chlorogenic acid — a tyrosinase inhibitor; rutin (quercetin-3-rutinoside); amino acids; organic acids (citric, malic, oxalic). Tannins. Fig Leaf Extract is also used (leaves — higher content of psoralen).

Products for tone brightening, gentle exfoliants with enzymes, products for mature skin, antioxidant serums.

Key Benefits

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Ficin — a natural enzymatic exfoliant
Ficin — a proteolytic enzyme from fig that breaks down keratin bonds between dead cells. Mechanism: hydrolysis of peptide bonds in corneodesmosomes → natural exfoliation without abrasives. The effect is milder than chemical AHA/BHA — ideal for sensitive skin. With regular use: improved texture, skin radiance, reduced unevenness. Synergy with organic acids from the fruit (citric, malic) — additional AHA effect. Does not irritate the skin at proper concentrations.
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Chlorogenic acid and anthocyanins — tone brightening
Fig extract contains chlorogenic acid — a powerful tyrosinase inhibitor (key enzyme in melanin synthesis). Anthocyanins: inhibition of lipid peroxidation and protection against UV-induced pigmentation. Rutin: antioxidant, strengthens blood vessel walls (reduces redness). Combination of chlorogenic + anthocyanins + rutin = comprehensive brightening mechanism. Reduction of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). More even skin tone with regular use over 4-8 weeks.
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Antioxidant complex of polyphenols
Ficus carica — one of the plants with the highest polyphenol content among fruits: ORAC value of the extract in the top 20 fruits. Anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, rutin, gallic acid — mutual enhancement of antioxidant protection. Protection against photoaging: neutralization of singlet oxygen and OH radicals. Anti-inflammatory action: reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta, TNF-alpha. Support for collagen synthesis through protection against oxidative degradation. Rejuvenating effect with systematic use.

Suitable for

mature skinskin with uneven tonenormal and dry skin

Main Actions

✓ gentle enzymatic exfoliation with ficin✓ tone brightening with chlorogenic acid✓ antioxidant protection with polyphenols
Fig Extract: attention to concentration and psoralen

Fig Leaf Extract contains psoralen (psoralen) — a photosensitizer that increases sensitivity to UV. In cosmetics, Fig Fruit Extract is usually used — significantly lower psoralen content. Check INCI: Ficus Carica Fruit Extract (safe) vs Ficus Carica Leaf Extract (caution with daytime use). INCI: Ficus Carica Fruit Extract. Recommended concentrations: 1-5%. Synergy with niacinamide and vitamin C in brightening formulas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fig Extract do for skin?
Products for tone brightening, gentle exfoliants with enzymes, products for mature skin, antioxidant serums.
Who should use Fig Extract?
Fig Extract is suitable for: mature skin, skin with uneven tone, normal and dry skin.
Are there any warnings about Fig Extract?
Fig Leaf Extract contains psoralen (psoralen) — a photosensitizer that increases sensitivity to UV. In cosmetics, Fig Fruit Extract is usually used — significantly lower psoralen content. Check INCI: Ficus Carica Fruit Extract (safe) vs Ficus Carica Leaf Extract (caution with day

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