Fennel Seed
AKA “Foeniculum vulgare seed, fennel fruit, sweet fennel seed”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Fennel seed
AKA: Foeniculum vulgare seed, Fennel fruit, Sweet fennel seed
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fennel Seed is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8006-84-6
Form
Powder
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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.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine for digestive support and skin vitality. Ground fennel seeds were incorporated into traditional face masks for their purifying and anti-inflammatory effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR