Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) Extract

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree that originated in the Sunda Islands and Moluccas (part of the Malay Archipelago Islands). The superfruit trend is one of the largest growing segments in the cosmetics industry.

The reddish purple pericarp however is rich in garcinol and mangostin, which are both xanthones. These phenolic compounds exhibit antioxidant properties, which may provide protection from extrinsic signs of damage caused by reactive oxygen species. FSS Mangosteen Extract G is an aqueous solution that is appropriate for use in skin and hair care applications.