Capsicum annuum extract

AKA: Chili pepper, Sweet pepper extract, Bell pepper extract, Red pepper extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Bell pepper has been used in traditional medicine since pre-Columbian times for its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. Historically used in folk remedies for skin health and wound healing.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR