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Capsicum annuum resin
AKA “Capsicum”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Capsicum annuum resin
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Capsicum Annuum Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Capsicum, Capsicum annuum L., Solanaceae
CAS #
84625-29-6
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The resinous extract of bell pepper has been used in traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory purposes. Historically applied in topical preparations for soothing skin irritation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
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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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Capsicum Annum Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Capsicum Annuum Resin, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Powder, Capsicum Frutescen Fruit, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Capsicum Annuum Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capsicum Annuum Resin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capsicum Frutescens Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capsicum Frutescens Resin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Capsicum Annuum Resin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Capsicum Frutescens Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR