murphyCapsicum frutescens fruit extract
AKA: Tabasco pepper, Red Pepper Extract, Chili Pepper Extract, African Bird's Eye Pepper Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Derived from cayenne pepper fruit (Capsicum frutescens) of the Solanaceae family, cultivated primarily in Mexico and Central America. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the dried fruit material to obtain the bioactive compounds.
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract is an extract of the dried 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
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.
Locks in moisture
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 319)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 319)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR