What it is
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit (seed) of the anise plant, an aromatic herb in the carrot family. In skin care it is used mainly as a skin-conditioning and aromatic ingredient, contributing a characteristic sweet, spicy scent. It appears in sun-care and treatment products as a botanical additive at low levels.
Safety & warnings
Anise extracts contain anethole and related aromatic constituents that can act as fragrance components and may provoke irritation or sensitization in fragrance-sensitive individuals. People with known sensitivity to anise or other Apiaceae botanicals should use scented products containing it with care.
Origin & sourcing
Plant derived. It is extracted from the dried fruit of Pimpinella anisum (anise).
Questions everyone asks
What does anise fruit extract add to a formula?
It is used for skin conditioning and contributes a sweet, spicy aromatic character.
Can it cause sensitivity?
Its aromatic constituents can act as fragrance components and may bother fragrance-sensitive skin.