Black Pepper Extract

Black Pepper Extract standardized to 95% piperine is derived from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum and is valued in cosmetics primarily for its ability to enhance the absorption and efficacy of other active ingredients through its bioavailability-enhancing properties. Piperine, the primary alkaloid responsible for black pepper's pungency, acts as a thermogenic agent that increases microcirculation and can improve the penetration of companion ingredients into the skin. Formulators select this highly concentrated extract not only for its synergistic effects with other actives like curcumin and resveratrol, but also for its antioxidant properties and ability to provide a warming sensation in topical applications.