Common Name(s): Hydrolyzed lycopersicon esculentum fruit extract,solanum lycopersicum / lycopersicon esculentum (tomato) fruit (hydrolyzed) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides lycopene antioxidant,vitamin c,brightening,skin conditioning and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.
Why It's Used: Used for its lycopene antioxidant,vitamin c,brightening,skin conditioning activity derived from solanum lycopersicum / lycopersicon esculentum (tomato); supports skin health and vitality.
How It Works: Bioactive compounds from solanum lycopersicum / lycopersicon esculentum (tomato) fruit (hydrolyzed) — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver lycopene antioxidant,vitamin c,brightening,skin conditioning benefits.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,antioxidant skin care,natural tomato formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Extract from solanum lycopersicum / lycopersicon esculentum (tomato); natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hydrolyzed tomato fruit extract releases lycopene, tomato-specific glycoproteins, and vitamin c in bioavailable form; lycopene (dominant carotenoid in tomato) is a potent antioxidant (twice as effective as beta-carotene); tomato glycoproteins provide skin conditioning.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary