Vanilla planifolia seed

AKA: Flat-leaved Vanilla, Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Vanilla Planifolia Seed is the seeds of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Family
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8024-06-4, 84650-63-5
Form
Powder
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 beans were valued by Aztec and Mayan civilizations for their aromatic and preservative properties in cosmetics and ceremonial preparations. Spanish conquistadors brought vanilla to Europe in the 16th century, where it became prized in perfumery.
EWG
1
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
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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