Cardamom
Cardamom is a fragrant spice-derived ingredient used in UK skincare and haircare for its soothing, antioxidant-rich properties. It brings a warm, spicy scent to products while helping to refresh and protect the skin and scalp. Shoppers often find it in natural face masks, body scrubs, creams and hair oils.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, cardamom extract and essential oil function as aromatic conditioning agents and mild antioxidants. The natural compounds help to neutralise free radicals, support skin barrier function and provide a gentle warming sensation that can improve the feel of topical products. Its antimicrobial qualities also make it a popular choice in natural deodorants, scalp treatments and clarifying cleansers.
Key benefits
- Delivers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Helps soothe and calm irritated skin
- Provides a pleasant natural spicy aroma to formulations
- Supports healthy scalp environment
- Refreshes and invigorates skin and hair
- Contributes to overall skin clarity in natural products
Best for
normal skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Cardamom comes from the dried seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, a perennial herbaceous plant in the ginger family native to southern India and now widely cultivated in tropical regions.