Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Solanum Lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract is primarily used as an antioxidant/soothing botanical at low concentrations, but botanicals contain multiple bioactive compounds (including acids and glycoalkaloid traces) that can trigger stinging or dermatitis in reactive or eczema-prone skin. Patch-test and clinical experience show plant extracts are a common source of unpredictable irritation or sensitization compared with inert humectants, especially when used cumulatively in multi-extract formulas. Given the variability of extract composition and the higher risk profile in compromised skin, a mild irritancy score is the safest clinically-aligned assessment. Safety Notes: In mass-market leave-on skincare, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract is frequently used as a secondary antioxidant/soothing botanical at very low levels (often ~0.0005–0.1%) within blended “fruit/vegetable extract” systems and fragrance-color masking complexes. Higher concentrations are seen in botanical-forward serums, masks, and ampoules where the extract is a key story ingredient; depending on solvent system (glycerin/butanediol/water) and extract potency, consumer products can reach ~1–10% of the commercial extract solution. Rinse-off cleansers and masks typically sit at the lower-to-mid part of the range for cost and stability/odor reasons, while leave-on treatments more often occupy the upper end.