actives

Adansonia digitata Fruit Pulp Powder

Baobab Powder

humectantconditioningantioxidantskin protectant

INCI Name

Adansonia digitata F...

Functions

4 Roles

Sustainability

9/10

Category

actives

What It Does

Adansonia digitata Fruit Pulp Powder is derived from the dried, milled pulp of the baobab fruit, sourced from the iconic 'Tree of Life' native to the African savanna. The powder is exceptionally rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid), polyphenols, and hygroscopic soluble fibers — particularly pectin — which give it notable humectant and antioxidant properties in cosmetic formulations. Formulators prize it for its multifunctional profile: it simultaneously attracts and retains moisture, supports skin barrier integrity, and delivers a naturally low pH that complements acid-forward skincare formulations, all while offering strong sustainability credentials through wild-harvest sourcing.

Attracts moisture from the air
Provides deep, lasting hydration
Improves skin elasticity and plumpness
Enhances penetration of other actives

Technical Properties

pH Range

3.5-5.5

Optimal working range

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

humectantsnonionic surfactantsnatural gums and thickenersplant-derived emollientswater-soluble activesvitamin C derivativesAHA acids

Avoid Combining

strong alkaline pH systemshigh-concentration oxidizing agents
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

9/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Fruit pulp of the Adansonia digitata (African baobab) tree, harvested from wild or cultivated trees primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. The baobab tree is drought-resistant and long-lived, and pulp is typically a byproduct of seed oil extraction, supporting circular sourcing.

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