CAPSICUM ANNUUM RESIN

Capsicum annuum resin is a lipophilic oleoresin extracted from dried and smoked red peppers, concentrating the carotenoid pigments—primarily capsanthin and capsorubin—responsible for its characteristic red-orange hue, along with trace capsaicinoids and volatile smoke-derived phenolic compounds. Unlike simple paprika powder, this resin form offers superior color stability and dispersibility in oil-based cosmetic matrices, making it particularly valued in lip products, blushes, and skin-toning formulations. Formulators select it for its dual functionality as a natural colorant and mild skin-warming sensory agent, with Spanish pimentón de la Vera variants prized for their distinctive smoky depth imparted by traditional oak-smoking of the peppers before milling.