Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
- pharma
Capsicum oleoresin
CAS 8023-77-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Capsicum oleoresin in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Capsicum frutescens resin”.
Also known as Capsicum frutescens resin · Capsicum annuum oleoresin · Oleoresin capsicum · Capsaicin oleoresin · Capsicum annuum resin · Capsicum capsicum resin
Show all 14 names
Capsicum longum resin · Capsicum oleoresin bpc 1973 · Cayenne pepper resin · Chili oleoresin · Oleoresins of capsicum · Capsicum, oleoresin (capsicum spp.) · oil soluble Capsicum oleoresin · Red pepper oleoresin
Used in cosmetics as a cleansing agent, a tonic and a fragrance ingredient. Capsicum Frutescens Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., Solanaceae.
- Cleansing
- Tonic
- Fragrance
- Colourant
- Humectant
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Capsicum oleoresin appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Inactive ingredient in US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveCapsicum Frutescens Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., Solanaceae
- Capsicum Frutescens Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., SolanaceaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 10 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Humectant, Cleaning agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 10 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Humectant, Cleaning agent.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 0.05 mg/5ml
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 0.05 mg/5mlSource →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 12 active drug products and 12 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 12 active drug products and 12 total products.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Capsicum oleoresin. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Capsicum oleoresin yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
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CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated January 7, 2008
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EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
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FDA Inactive Ingredient Database
regulatory · updated 2026-01-09
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FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2027-12-31
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FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
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openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Capsicum oleoresin in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
12
Typical roles
CleansingTonicFragranceColourantHumectantFlavouring
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Capsicum oleoresin; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Sweet Chilli Rice CrackersAldi · Snacks
- Samyang carbonara buldak hot chicken flavor ramenBuldak · Meals
- Geki Hot & Spicy Korean CheeseNissin · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- WILD-CAUGHT SARDINES in Louisiana Hot SauceChicken of the Sea · Seafood
- Salsa botonerala botanera · Condiments
- Teriyaki Stir-fry Udon With Mixed Vegetable ToppingPulmuone · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- spicy Korean chicken with fried ricewasabi · Chicken With Rice
- niisinPlant Based Foods And Beverages
- Hot PickleVan Holten's
- Hot Chili SauceSOS Chili Hau Sanh · Condiments
- Hot italian sausageKroger · Meats And Their Products
- Hot mama pickle imp
- Chile & Garlic CashewsTrader Joe's · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Spicy Dynamite SauceTrader Joe's · Condiments
- Bold lightly seasoned premium tuna red curry with coconut, red curry with coconutStarkist · Seafood
- KEWPIE MAYONNAISE Sriracha FlavourKEWPIE · Condiments
- Mild Italian Style Pork MeatballsKroger · Null
- Buffalo Style WingsKroger · Undefined
- Mild italian sausageKroger · Meats And Their Products
- Classic Bratwurst SausageKroger · Undefined
- Country Pork Ground SausageKroger · Undefined
- Sweet ItalianKroger · Undefined
- Pork SausageKroger · Meats And Their Products
- Premium Sesame Oil, HotDynasty, Jfc International Inc. · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Capsicum oleoresin in the catalog.