What is it?
Pimenta Dioica Fruit Extract, also known as allspice extract. This extract is rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, which have been utilized in both culinary and medicinal practices for centuries. In skincare, it is valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Where does it come from?
Pimenta dioica is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. The berries are harvested from the tree while still green, and then dried to create allspice. The extract used in skincare is typically obtained through processes such as steam distillation or solvent extraction, which capture the beneficial compounds from the fruit.