Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Black Pepper Extract And Oil
No known benefits
EWG Safety Score
What Is Piper Nigrum Seed Extract?
Used topically it can cause significant skin sensitivity. May be listed by its Latin name Capsicum.
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- PIPER NIGRUM SEED EXTRACT
- EC Number
- 284-524-7
- Function
- Refreshing, Tonic
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Piper Nigrum Seed Extract is a variant of Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
An aromatic oil derived from black pepper fruit with antioxidant and fragrance properties
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