Fennel Seed

AKA: Foeniculum vulgare seed, Fennel fruit, Sweet fennel seed

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Fennel Seed is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

8006-84-6

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.

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine for digestive support and skin vitality. Ground fennel seeds were incorporated into traditional face masks for their purifying and anti-inflammatory effects.

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Foeniculum vulgare seed extract exerts anti-cancer effects on hepatocellular carcinoma.

Ke W, Wang H, Zhao X, Lu Z

Food & function, 2021

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR