Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract (Ingredient Explained +

Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract

Explained

You probably know some famous peppers from Capsicum Annuum: paprika, chili pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, and bell pepper.

Though these peppers are often associate with food - they have plenty of skin benefits too. Capsicum Annuum has antidandruff, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.

The antioxidant activity comes from its flavonoid, polyphenol, and sterol content.

Studies show low concentrations of this ingredient did not cause skin irritation:

Concentrations between 0.1 - 1.0% produced no irritation
A study of 10 volunteers found 1-5% caused slight redness of the skin in only one volunteer
In 103 subjects, a patch test with 0.025% resulted in no irritation or contact dermatitis

Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract is often used in the same studies due to their similarities. However, a study found Capsicum Annuum to have higher antibacterial activity.

Another study found Capsicum Annuum to absorb a tiny bit of UV, but this should not replace your sunscreen.

See all 77 products with Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract

What it does

Antimicrobial Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree