Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) seed extract

AKA: Fennel Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) of the Apiaceae family, primarily cultivated in Mediterranean regions. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of dried fennel seeds.
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
92623-75-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sensitivity
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.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR