Capsicum annuum extract
AKA “Sweet pepper extract, Bell pepper extract, Red pepper extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Capsicum annuum extract
AKA: Sweet pepper extract, Bell pepper extract, Red pepper extract
Extract · Tonic · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Capsicum Annuum Extract comes from whole chili pepper plants grown in Mexico and Central America. It conditions and invigorates skin, helping it feel refreshed and revitalized.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84625-29-6
Form
Liquid
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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.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Bell pepper has been used in traditional medicine since pre-Columbian times for its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. Historically used in folk remedies for skin health and wound healing.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR