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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
AKA “Vanilla”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
Extract · Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Family
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8024-06-4, 84650-63-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Smoothing
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Diagnostic KASP markers differentiate Vanilla planifolia, V. odorata, V. pompona, and their hybrids using leaf or cured pod tissues.
Anderson JD, Gastelbondo M, Chambers AH
Molecular biology reports, 2023
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Diagnostic KASP markers differentiate Vanilla planifolia, V. odorata, V. pompona, and their hybrids using leaf or cured pod tissues.
Anderson JD, Gastelbondo M, Chambers AH
Molecular biology reports, 2023
→
Diagnostic KASP markers differentiate Vanilla planifolia, V. odorata, V. pompona, and their hybrids using leaf or cured pod tissues.
Anderson JD, Gastelbondo M, Chambers AH
Molecular biology reports, 2023
→
Diagnostic KASP markers differentiate Vanilla planifolia, V. odorata, V. pompona, and their hybrids using leaf or cured pod tissues.
Anderson JD, Gastelbondo M, Chambers AH
Molecular biology reports, 2023
→
Diagnostic KASP markers differentiate Vanilla planifolia, V. odorata, V. pompona, and their hybrids using leaf or cured pod tissues.
Anderson JD, Gastelbondo M, Chambers AH
Molecular biology reports, 2023
→
Safety Assessment of Vanilla as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Vanilla Planifolia Leaf Cell Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Vanilla Planifolia Seed
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Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Safety Assessment of Vanilla as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Vanilla as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Phytosteryl sinapates and vanillates: chemoenzymatic synthesis and antioxidant capacity assessment.
Tan Z, Shahidi F
Food chemistry, 2013
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Phytosteryl sinapates and vanillates: chemoenzymatic synthesis and antioxidant capacity assessment.
Tan Z, Shahidi F
Food chemistry, 2013
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Phytosteryl sinapates and vanillates: chemoenzymatic synthesis and antioxidant capacity assessment.
Tan Z, Shahidi F
Food chemistry, 2013
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR