Litchi
Litchi, also known as lychee, is a tropical fruit extract used in UK skincare and haircare for its refreshing, antioxidant-rich properties. Naturally high in vitamins and gentle fruit acids, it helps to brighten and condition the skin and hair. It is a popular choice in clean beauty formulas for its juicy, fruity scent and skin-loving nutrients.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, litchi extract delivers a cocktail of polyphenols, vitamin C and natural sugars that help to condition and protect the skin from environmental stressors. Its mild fruit acids provide gentle exfoliation, supporting a brighter, more even complexion, while its hydrating properties make it an excellent addition to moisturisers, serums and hair conditioners. The extract is valued in British formulations for imparting a light, natural fruitiness without irritation.
Key benefits
- Helps brighten and even skin tone
- Provides antioxidant protection against daily environmental damage
- Delivers lightweight hydration to skin and hair
- Gently exfoliates with natural fruit acids
- Conditions and softens hair strands
- Imparts a fresh, fruity scent to formulations
Best for
dull skin, dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin
Where it comes from
Litchi is derived from the fruit of the Litchi chinensis tree, an evergreen native to southern China. The extract is typically obtained from the juicy pulp or the whole fruit, capturing its natural vitamins, polyphenols and gentle acids.
Products with Litchi
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Litchi than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.