Capsicum annuum root powder

AKA: Chili pepper, Capsicum root powder, Pepper root powder
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Capsicum Annuum Root Powder is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84625-29-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Bell pepper root has limited documented traditional use but appears in some Asian folk medicine preparations for circulation and warming properties.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR