Plums are best known as a fruit and in dried form as prunes. Their extract brings antioxidants and a soft, conditioning feel to skin and hair care.
What Is Plum Fruit Extract?
Plum Fruit Extract comes from the European plum, Prunus Domestica. In our formulas it is sourced from organic farming.
A 2016 systematic review in Phytotherapy Research describes plums as rich in phenolic compounds, particularly chlorogenic acids and anthocyanins, which give them strong antioxidant activity.
What It Does
Adds antioxidant support. Plum polyphenols help protect skin and hair from everyday environmental stress.
Conditions. In skincare and hair care, plum extract helps leave skin, scalp and hair feeling soft and smooth.
Supports a healthy look. As part of a balanced formula, it helps skin and hair look healthy and cared for.
Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty
For skin, plum extract appears in the Nourishing Facial Oil, the All-In-One Facial Oil and the Clarifying Gel Cleanser.
For hair, the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo pairs it with organic linden flower extract.
How to Use It
Use plum-containing products as directed. It is a gentle botanical that suits most skin and hair types.
What the Research Doesn't Say
Most plum research looks at eating the fruit. Topical studies are limited, so we include plum extract as a supporting antioxidant and conditioner, not a lead active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is plum extract the same as plum kernel oil?
No. Plum kernel oil comes from the seed, while fruit extract comes from the flesh of the fruit.
Is it suitable for sensitive scalps?
It is used in our Sensitive Scalp Shampoo. Patch test if you are prone to reactions.
Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?
Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.
Fruit-Powered Care
Plum extract brings antioxidants and softness to oils, cleansers and shampoo. Explore the True Colour Beauty skincare collection.
Sources
Igwe EO, Charlton KE. A systematic review on the health effects of plums (Prunus domestica and Prunus salicina). Phytother Res. 2016;30(5):701-731.
Dunaway S, et al. Natural antioxidants: multiple mechanisms to protect skin from solar radiation. Front Pharmacol. 2018;9:392.
