Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) bean

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AKA: Flat-leaved Vanilla, Vanilla Bean
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Bean is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8024-06-4
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
Reduces Inflammation
Anti-Aging Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Vanilla has been used since pre-Columbian times by the Totonac people of Mexico for flavoring and in traditional medicine. In cosmetics, vanilla has been used historically for fragrance and has mild skin-soothing properties, though modern cosmetic use is primarily aromatic.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR