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Capsicum Essential Oil

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Size: 100 ML

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Capsicum Essential Oil

Capsicum Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the fruits of Capsicum annuum, the chilli grown right across India. It is worth being clear about what distillation gives you, because it defines the whole character of this oil: capsaicin, the compound that makes chilli hot, is non-volatile and does not carry into a distillate.

This oil therefore holds the warm, green, gently spicy scent of capsicum without any of the burn at all. It is a mild aromatic material rather than a heating one, which is exactly what makes it workable in a blend where a fierce oleoresin never could be. The character is subtle and does its best work as a supporting note, sitting under clove, ginger and black pepper rather than leading on its own. Raasa Oils distils and supplies it in India, from 100 ml through to 10 kg, with COA and MSDS downloadable directly on this page before you enquire.

Capsicum Essential Oil Benefits

Warm Spicy Aroma

The scent is warm, green and gently spicy — recognisably capsicum, closer to a fresh chilli than a ground one, with none of the heat the name might suggest. It is a quiet aroma rather than a loud one, which is why it sits comfortably in the background of a blend instead of taking over.

Softly Scented Skin

Diluted well into a body oil or a balm, it leaves a soft, warm, faintly spicy scent on the skin rather than any sensation of heat. Because the distillate carries no capsaicin, there is no burn and no sting, only the green spice note, which settles quietly and fades cleanly within the hour.

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Fragrant in Hair Oils

Stirred into a hair oil at a low rate, it gives the blend a warm spicy character that suits a traditional Indian oil particularly well. It scents the hair and scalp with no tingle and no heat, and the note lingers faintly after washing without the sweetness most fragrant hair oils carry.

Spice Blend

Set alongside clove, ginger, and black pepper, capsicum adds a green, rounded spice note that fills out a warm accord from underneath rather than from the top. A little goes a long way, and it lends a spice-led blend a fresh vegetal edge the drier, sharper spices cannot supply alone.

Capsicum Essential Oil Uses

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Body Products

Body oils, balms and massage bases use capsicum for its warm spicy scent rather than any heating effect, since a true distillate carries none. It blends naturally with clove, ginger and black pepper, and gives a spice-led body range a genuine botanical note in place of a purely synthetic one.

Oriental Perfumery

In a fragrance blend, it sits in the spice family beside clove, pepper and ginger, adding a fresh green edge to a warm oriental or gourmand accord. It is a supporting note rather than a lead, and a small proportion lifts a heavy spice base without adding sweetness or extra weight.

Hair Oil Formulations

Traditional hair and scalp oils take capsicum at a low rate for its warm spicy scent and its place in an Ayurvedic-facing range. It pairs comfortably with bhringraj, amla and fenugreek, and gives a hair oil a recognisable spice character with no heat, no tingle and no scalp sensation of any kind.

Home Fragrance

Soap, candles and household products all take capsicum as a warm spicy fragrance note. In a natural soap, it holds through the cure better than a delicate citrus does, and in a home blend it reads as warm and spice-led, which suits a winter or festival range far better than a fresh floral ever would.

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Product Specifications

Product Name	Capsicum Essential Oil
Botanical Name / Inci Name	Capsicum annuum
Product Category	Essential Oil
Country of Origin	India
Method of Extraction/ Production	Steam Distillation
Plant Part Used	Fruits
Cas No	8023-77-6
Common Names	Chili Pepper Oil, Red Pepper Oil
Blends well with	Clove, Ginger, Black Pepper, Citrus Oils
Application	Skincare, Personal Care, Aromatherapy
Grade	Therapeutic
Color and Appearance	Reddish Brown Liquid
Aroma	Strong, Spicy, Pungent
Form	Liquid
Solubility	Insoluble in water, Soluble in alcohol and oils
Shelf Life	2 years when stored properly
Specific Gravity	0.880 – 0.930
Refractive Index	1.480 – 1.520
Optical Rotation	+5° to +25°
Certificate	COA,MSDS,TDS
Storage Instructions	Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; keep tightly sealed
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Raasa Oils: Your Trusted Bulk Supplier & Manufacturer of Capsicum Essential Oil

Manufacturer & Wholesale Supplier: We distil in India from Indian-grown fruit, so the batch record is ours and the specification is ours to answer for. Wholesale accounts, trade pricing and repeat supply agreements are all handled with us directly.
Bulk & Custom Supply: Sizes run from 100 ml through to 10 kg, with larger volumes available on request. If you need a particular aromatic strength or scheduled release against a production calendar, tell us the requirement, and we will quote it against your specification.
Private Label & Export Support: We supply under your own label, including artwork application and retail-ready packing. For export orders, we provide the documentation your importer and customs will ask for, and we advise on cosmetic labelling requirements.
Distilled, Not an Oleoresin: This is the steam-distilled oil, which carries the warm spice scent of capsicum without the capsaicin burn. We state that plainly, because it is the difference between a fragrance material you can formulate freely and a fierce active you cannot.
COA and MSDS Published on the Page: You can download both before you enquire, and check the colour and composition against your own specification — the fastest way to confirm you are buying the distilled oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hot or warming oil?

No. Capsaicin, the compound that makes chilli hot, does not carry into a steam distillate — so this oil holds the warm spicy scent of capsicum with none of the burning sensation. If you need a warming active, that is an oleoresin, which is a different product.

Can it relieve muscle or joint pain?

No, and we make no such claim. Any warming or analgesic effect associated with capsicum comes from capsaicin, which this distilled oil does not contain. It is a fragrance and formulation material, not a pain product.

Can it be applied directly to skin?

No. Dilute in a carrier oil before any skin contact, as with any essential oil, and patch test a finished formulation first.

What does it smell like?

Warm, green and gently spicy — recognisably capsicum, closer to a fresh chilli than a dried one. It is subtle, and works best as a supporting note in a spice blend rather than on its own.

How is it different from capsicum oleoresin?

The oleoresin is solvent-extracted, deep red-brown, and high in capsaicin — strongly warming and used as an active. This is the distilled oil: pale, capsaicin-free, and used for its scent.

How should I store it?

Cool, dark, and tightly sealed, away from heat and sunlight, to preserve its aromatic character.

Disclaimer

Capsicum Essential Oil is highly concentrated and must be diluted in a carrier before skin contact. It is a cosmetic ingredient for external use only and is not intended for internal consumption. As a steam distillate, it contains negligible capsaicin. Information here is general and is not medical advice.

Caution

Keep away from children and avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. Never apply undiluted to skin, and patch test any finished formulation first. This is a distilled oil rather than a capsaicin-bearing oleoresin, but discontinue use if any irritation occurs. Pregnant or nursing individuals should seek medical advice.