Acerola cherry extract is an active ingredient extracted from the fruit of Malpighia emarginata of the Malpighiaceae family, genus Malpighia. It contains protein, sugars, fruit acids, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, nicotinic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other components. It exhibits favorable anti?genotoxic activity and potent scavenging capacity against superoxide anion radicals and hydroxyl radicals. It can be used as a natural antioxidant in the food and cosmetic industries.