Capsicum frutescens fruit





AKA: Tabasco pepper, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Derived from the fruit of Capsicum frutescens, a nightshade plant native to Mexico and Central America. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of dried pepper fruits to obtain bioactive compounds.
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit is a plant material derived from the dried ripe fruit of the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., Solanaceae
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
85940-30-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
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.
Locks in moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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