Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom) seed extract
AKA “cardamom seed extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom) seed extract
AKA: Cardamom seed extract
Extract · Perfuming · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, tonic. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
85940-32-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Tonic
Adds Fragrance
Tones Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Tightens and tones skin
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Cardamom has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine for thousands of years for digestion, oral health, and skin vitality. Historically valued in perfumery and skincare; traditionally used as a warming spice with skincare benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Protective Role of Phenolic Compounds from Whole Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) against LPS-Induced Inflammation in Colon and Macrophage C
Sreedharan S, Nair V, Cisneros-Zevallos L
Nutrients, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR