Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom) seed extract
AKA “Green Cardamom Seed Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom) seed extract
AKA: Green Cardamom Seed Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
Cardamom seed extract from India and Guatemala brings a warm, spicy aroma while helping to soothe and calm skin. This natural botanical is part of the ginger family.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
85940-32-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Adds Fragrance
Tones Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
Cardamom has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine for thousands of years for digestion, oral health, and skin vitality. Historically valued in perfumery and skincare; traditionally used as a warming spice with skincare benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR