Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract

AKA: Japanese Pepper, Prickly Ash
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to China, Japan, Korea. Sourced from the fruit of Zanthoxylum piperitum, a citrus-family plant native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. Extracted from dried fruit through solvent extraction or maceration methods to obtain the bioactive compounds.
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum piperitum, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
97404-53-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2021 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR