The oil pressed from black pepper seeds, listed as an astringent and fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Piper nigrum seed oil is, according to CosIng, the oil expressed from the seeds of black pepper, Piper nigrum, of the pepper family (Piperaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent and fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural oil, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.