Elettaria cardamomum (Green Cardamom) seed extract
AKA “Green Cardamom Seed Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Elettaria cardamomum (Green Cardamom) seed extract
AKA: Green Cardamom Seed Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
Green cardamom seed extract brings a warm, spicy aroma while gently soothing and calming skin. Sourced from India and Guatemala, this natural botanical works to reduce irritation and promote a peaceful sensory experience.
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
Green cardamom has been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1,000 years as a warming, digestive, and anti-inflammatory agent. It was incorporated into traditional skincare preparations in South Asian beauty practices for its aromatic and skin-tonifying properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR