Cardamom Seed
AKA: Cardamom oil, Elettaria cardamomum, Green cardamom
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian beauty practices for its warming, digestive, and skin-stimulating properties; valued in aromatherapy and skincare for its spicy, clarifying qualities.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR