Capsicum frutescens fruit extract

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AKA: Tabasco pepper, Red Pepper Extract, Chili Pepper Extract, African Bird's Eye Pepper Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Cayenne pepper extract has a long history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for improving circulation and warming the skin. Traditionally used in poultices and oils for pain relief and skin stimulation.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR