Antioxidant

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

INCI: Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 14 Aug 2026

Also known as: Emblica Officinalis (Gooseberry) Fruit Extract

What Is Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract?

Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract is a plant-derived that has antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.

How widely it's used

0.3%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 50% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Treatments Moisturisers

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA FRUIT EXTRACT
EC Number
289-817-3
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract is a variant of Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.

Rich source of antioxidants, particularly phenolic compounds like flavonoids | Defends skin from numerous types of damaging free radicals

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