Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) seed extract

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AKA: Fennel Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Fennel has been used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and European herbal medicine for digestive health and skin purification. The seed extract was incorporated into medieval and Renaissance skincare preparations for its skin-clarifying and anti-inflammatory properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR