Vanilla planifolia flower extract

AKA: Flat-leaved Vanilla, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Orchid Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Vanilla flowers have been used by Mesoamerican cultures for centuries in traditional preparations. The extract is used in modern cosmetics for fragrance and mild antioxidant benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR