murphyVanilla tahitensis fruit extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Derived from the fruit of Vanilla tahitensis, an orchid species native to Tahiti and cultivated in Mexico and Central America. Obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of the vanilla fruit to isolate its aromatic and conditioning compounds.
Vanilla Tahitensis Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla tahitensis, Orchidaceae
Family
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
94167-14-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Lab (in vitro) test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 785)
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 785)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 785)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 785)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00005–0.0008%
Rinse-off0.00005–0.007%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2025
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR