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Capsicum annuum extract
AKA “Sweet pepper extract, Bell pepper extract, Red pepper extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Capsicum annuum extract
AKA: Sweet pepper extract, Bell pepper extract, Red pepper extract
Extract · Tonic · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Capsicum Annuum Extract is an extract of the whole plant Capsicum, Capsicum annuum L., Solanaceae
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84625-29-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Bell pepper has been used in traditional medicine since pre-Columbian times for its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. Historically used in folk remedies for skin health and wound healing.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final report on the safety assessment of capsicum annuum extract, capsicum annuum fruit extract, capsicum annuum resin, capsicum annuum fruit powder,
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of capsicum annuum extract, capsicum annuum fruit extract, capsicum annuum resin, capsicum annuum fruit powder,
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of capsicum annuum extract, capsicum annuum fruit extract, capsicum annuum resin, capsicum annuum fruit powder,
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of capsicum annuum extract, capsicum annuum fruit extract, capsicum annuum resin, capsicum annuum fruit powder,
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of capsicum annuum extract, capsicum annuum fruit extract, capsicum annuum resin, capsicum annuum fruit powder,
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of capsicum annuum extract, capsicum annuum fruit extract, capsicum annuum resin, capsicum annuum fruit powder,
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Capsicum Annuum Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR