Vanilla planifolia flower extract

AKA: Flat-leaved Vanilla, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Orchid Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Derived from vanilla orchid flowers (Vanilla planifolia) native to Mexico and Central America. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the flower petals to obtain the fragrant botanical compounds.
Vanilla Planifolia Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Family
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8024-06-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR