Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

AKA “Vanilla”

Extract

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Ingredient Facts

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

Extract · Skin Conditioning | Skin Protecting | Smoothing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Extract

Clean

Vanilla fruit extract conditions and protects skin while helping to smooth its appearance. Sourced from vanilla orchids grown in Mexico and Central America.

Family

Orchidaceae (Orchid family)

Plant Part

Fruit

Lifeform

Climber

Climate

Wet tropical

CAS #

8024-06-4, 84650-63-5

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Botanical. Native to Mexico, Central America. Derived from the fruit of Vanilla planifolia orchids native to Mexico and Central America. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the dried vanilla pods.

Plant Source

Orchidaceae (Orchid family)

Plant Part

Fruit

Function

Skin Conditioning | Skin Protecting | Smoothing

Benefits

Nourishes & Protects

Traditional Use

Vanilla has been used since pre-Columbian times by Mesoamerican cultures for flavoring, fragrance, and ceremonial purposes. Historical European cosmetics incorporated vanilla for its warming aromatic properties and perceived skin-conditioning benefits.