Capsaicin

Capsaicin

AKA “Zostrix, CAPSAICINE, Qutenza, trans-Capsaicin, Styptysat, Axsain, Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide, Ausanil”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Capsaicin

AKA: Zostrix, CAPSAICINE, Qutenza, Trans-Capsaicin, Styptysat, Axsain, Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide, Ausanil

Synthetic · Soothing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Derived from chili peppers, capsaicin helps condition and revitalize skin, promoting a healthy glow and improved texture.

Solubility Insoluble in cold water

Formula

C18H27NO3

Mol. Weight

305.40

CAS #

404-86-4

Form

Powder

State

Dark red solid with a volatile pungent odor; [HSDB] Formulated as dry powder, liquid, and liquid spray; [Reference #1] White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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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.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

The pungent alkaloid compound isolated from chili peppers, traditionally used in Asian and Latin American medicine for pain relief and warming treatments. Modern cosmetics use it for stimulating circulation and creating warming sensations in topical products.