Capsaicin
Capsaicin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 3,081 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CAPSAICIN |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 404-86-4 |
| EC number | 206-969-8 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 3,081 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Body Treatments 50%Body Lotions 12.5%Body Oils 12.5%Hair Loss Treatments 12.5%Serums 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Capsaicin do in skincare?
- Capsaicin functions as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Capsaicin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Capsaicin?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (50% of its uses).
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