Capsicum frutescens fruit extract
AKA “Red Pepper Extract, Chili Pepper Extract, African Bird's Eye Pepper Extract”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Capsicum frutescens fruit extract
AKA: Red Pepper Extract, Chili Pepper Extract, African Bird's Eye Pepper Extract
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Cayenne pepper fruit extract that conditions and invigorates skin, bringing natural warmth and vitality to your complexion.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
85940-30-3
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Cayenne pepper extract has a long history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for improving circulation and warming the skin. Traditionally used in poultices and oils for pain relief and skin stimulation.
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