Vanilla planifolia seed powder

AKA: Flat-leaved Vanilla, Vanilla bean powder, Vanilla powder, Madagascar vanilla powder
Plant-Derived
Clean
Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground 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
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Reduces Inflammation
Anti-Aging Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Vanilla powder has been used historically as a fragrance component and gentle exfoliant in traditional beauty preparations, particularly in Central American and later European cosmetics.
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-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