Bixa orellana (Annatto)

AKA: Lipsticktree
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Central America, South America. Derived from seeds of Bixa orellana, a tropical tree native to Central and South America. Extracted through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the seed pulp to obtain bixin pigments.
Bixa Orellana (Annatto) is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
89957-43-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Softens & Smooths
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Smooths and softens skin
Fights free radical damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR