murphyCardamom Seed
AKA: Cardamom oil, Elettaria cardamomum, Green cardamom
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Guatemala. Derived from cardamom seeds (Elettaria cardamomum), a tropical plant in the Zingiberaceae family native to Guatemala and India. Essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of the dried seeds.
Cardamom Seed is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8000-66-6
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Fights skin inflammation
Protects against free radical damage
Helps prevent skin infections
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR