Guava Extract
Guava Extract is a gentle, fruit-derived ingredient packed with antioxidants and vitamins that helps brighten and protect the skin. Popular in natural beauty products, it lends a fresh, tropical feel while supporting a healthy-looking complexion and soothing irritation.
How it works in skincare
In skincare and cosmetic formulations, guava extract functions as an antioxidant-rich botanical that helps shield the skin from environmental stressors while delivering natural vitamins and polyphenols. It is valued for its ability to promote a brighter, more even tone and to support the skin’s natural barrier, making it a versatile addition to cleansers, serums, moisturisers and hair care products. Its mild astringent properties can also help refine the appearance of pores without stripping or drying the skin.
Key benefits
- Helps protect against free radical damage
- Promotes a brighter and more radiant complexion
- Supports skin hydration and barrier function
- Helps soothe and calm sensitive skin
- May assist in reducing the appearance of dullness
- Refines the look of pores
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, dull skin, mature skin, combination skin
Where it comes from
Guava extract is obtained from the fruit, leaves or seeds of the guava tree (Psidium guajava), a tropical plant native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, now widely cultivated in many warm climates.