Capsicum annuum extract

AKA: Chili pepper, Sweet pepper extract, Bell pepper extract, Red pepper extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Derived from whole chili pepper plants (Capsicum annuum) in the Solanaceae family, grown in Mexico and Central America. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the pepper plant material to obtain the active compound concentrate.
Capsicum Annuum Extract is an extract of the whole plant Capsicum, Capsicum annuum L., Solanaceae
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84625-29-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
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.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR