Capsicum frutescens resin

Capsicum frutescens resin 1
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AKA: Tabasco pepper, Cayenne Pepper
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Capsicum Frutescens Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., Solanaceae
CAS #
8023-77-6
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
The concentrated resin from hot peppers was historically used in traditional medicine for counter-irritant and warming applications on the skin.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR