Fennel Seed

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

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginNative to Egypt. Derived from fennel seeds of the Apiaceae family, primarily cultivated in Egypt and the Mediterranean region. Obtained through solvent extraction or steam distillation of the dried seeds to concentrate bioactive compounds.

Fennel Seed is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

8006-84-6

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

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

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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EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR