Capsicum annuum resin

AKA: Chili pepper
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Capsicum Annuum Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Capsicum, Capsicum annuum L., Solanaceae
CAS #
84625-29-6
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The resinous extract of bell pepper has been used in traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory purposes. Historically applied in topical preparations for soothing skin irritation.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR