Fennel
AKA “Foeniculum vulgare oil, fennel essential oil
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Fennel
AKA: Foeniculum vulgare oil, Fennel essential oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Fennel seed extract from Hungary helps brighten and soothe skin with its natural antioxidants, supporting a more radiant complexion.
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8006-84-6
Plant-Derived
Plant-Derived
Plant Source
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and European folk medicine for digestive and skin health. Applied topically in traditional cosmetics for its antiseptic and skin-soothing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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