Zanthoxylum piperitum peel extract
AKA: Japanese Pepper, Prickly Ash
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Extract
Clean
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract is an extract of the peels of the Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum piperitum, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
97404-53-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese skincare for centuries to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and warm the skin. The peppery spice was historically valued for its warming properties and mild numbing sensation in topical applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR