Snapshot
- Overview
- Annatto seed extract used as a natural colorant with antioxidants.
- Category
- Antioxidant, Color, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is a botanical extract from annatto seeds containing carotenoid pigments. It's included as a natural colorant and to add antioxidant content to formulas, though supportive evidence for skin effects in cosmetics is limited.
Like this ingredient?
Our take
Is Bixa Orellana Seed Extract a Good Ingredient?
It provides natural pigment and some antioxidant content, but clinical support for leave-on skin benefits is limited, which keeps it at Fair. Botanicals can also pose a mild sensitization risk in plant- or fragrance-sensitive users.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Adds a warm hue and offers antioxidant support, contributing to a more radiant-looking finish; cosmetic evidence for direct skin benefits is modest.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in tinted moisturizers, lip balms, and blushes as a natural color source, and also used in lotions or serums seeking a botanical pigment boost.
Before you use it
Safety
Usually well tolerated at cosmetic levels, though botanicals may cause irritation or allergy in sensitive individuals, so patch test if you're prone to reactions. No widely recognized cosmetic restrictions for topical use.
Products with Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
