murphyBixa orellana (Annatto) seed extract
AKA: Lipsticktree, Annatto Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Central America, South America. Derived from seeds of Bixa orellana, a tropical tree in the Bixaceae family native to Central and South America. Extracted from seeds through solvent extraction or cold pressing to obtain the concentrated plant material.
Bixa Orellana (Annatto) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Bixaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
89957-43-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Masking
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
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR