{"id":50672,"date":"2023-04-20T14:33:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=50672"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Cayenne Pepper Benefits For Skin: Is This The Answer For Glowy Skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Cayenne_Pepper_A_Brief_History\" >Cayenne Pepper: A Brief History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Is_Cayenne_Pepper_Good_For_You\" >Is Cayenne Pepper Good For You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper\" >What Are The Health Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#May_Support_Immunity\" >May Support Immunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#A_Natural_Source_Of_Capsaicin\" >A Natural Source Of Capsaicin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Reduced_Mortality\" >Reduced Mortality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Weight_Loss\" >Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#What_Are_Some_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper_For_Skin\" >What Are Some Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper For Skin?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Dietary_Antioxidants\" >Dietary Antioxidants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#Collagen_Production\" >Collagen Production<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper_And_Lemon\" >What Are The Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper And Lemon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#What_Are_Some_Potential_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper_For_Hair_And_Skin\" >What Are Some Potential Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper For Hair And Skin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a lover of spicy foods, especially cuisines from South East countries like India and Thailand as well as the Caribbean, South American or even Nigerian food, then you have undoubtedly come across cayenne pepper. This spice is used not only for its flavor, but also for the gorgeous red color it lends to food. However, aside from these two factors, have you ever considered what its health benefits might be? This red hot pepper has been used both in cuisines and for medicinal purposes for many centuries and has many more possible advantages for our bodies, hair and skin than we realize.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out the history and nutrition of this spice, cayenne pepper benefits for skin, whether or not it can help you with weight loss and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cayenne_Pepper_A_Brief_History\"><\/span><b>Cayenne Pepper: A Brief History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientifically known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsicum frutescens, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this is a spice very well known for its bright <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/italian-stuffed-mini-peppers\/\">red color<\/a> as well as pungent smell and taste. This small fruited pepper is part of the nightshade family (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solanaceae<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and is a member of the genus <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsicum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSC Advances<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal in 2018 stated that this genus is one of the most popular plants consumed and cultivated worldwide, containing approximately 50,000 varieties of pepper and 30 spices. Alongside cayenne pepper, some of the most consumed peppers under this genus include tabasco peppers, habanero, scotch bonnets, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-bell-peppers-good-for-you\/\">bell<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/\">peppers<\/a>, african and mexican peppers, pimentos, bell peppers, bird peppers and many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-green-peppers-good-for-you\/\">more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plant is said to be native to the American tropics &#8211; the Caribbean Islands, parts of southern USA and northern South America &#8211; and is also cultivated throughout the world in tropic and subtropic climate zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flavor as well as the medicinal properties of this spice come from the chemical capsaicin which is responsible for the heat in all peppers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/cayenne-pepper\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9082723\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/places\/latin-america-and-caribbean\/south-american-political-geography\/cayenne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cayenne_Pepper_Good_For_You\"><\/span><b>Is Cayenne Pepper Good For You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, cayenne pepper is good for you. But why is cayenne pepper good for you? The answer lies in its nutritional properties. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Food and Drug Administration<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one teaspoon of this spice (about 1.8 grams) has the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170932\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories &#8211; 5.72 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs &#8211; 1.02 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein &#8211; 0.216 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats &#8211; 0.311 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugars &#8211; 0.185 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium &#8211; 2.66 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium &#8211; 2.74 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus &#8211; 5.27 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus &#8211; 5.72 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium &#8211; 36.2 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C &#8211; 1.38 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate &#8211; 1.91 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A &#8211; 37.4 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spice also has traces of numerous other minerals like iron, selenium, Vitamin K, copper, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B6. Any food rich in nutrients is very likely rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This spice is also said to have antiseptic, diuretic, analgesic, expectorant, and diaphoretic properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/places\/latin-america-and-caribbean\/south-american-political-geography\/cayenne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chili-pepper-benefits\/\"><i>21 Chili Pepper Benefits For Health And Weight Loss<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cayenne pepper benefits for skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper\"><\/span><b>What Are The Health Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still not convinced that you should add this spice to your cooking, here are some science backed potential benefits of this spice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Support_Immunity\"><\/span><strong>May Support Immunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potential for cayenne <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-sweet-peppers-good-for-you\/\">pepper<\/a> to support your immune system y lies in the fact that this spice is stocked with numerous nutrients. Some of these nutrients include vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, choline, lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as cryptoxanthin, which is a source of vitamin A.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have shown that the above antioxidant nutrients help improve your immunity<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An older review published in 1999 in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceedings of the Nutrition Society<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated that consuming antioxidants through the diet not only reduces the risk of cancer but also increases your immunity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewers suggested that\u00a0 having an adequate intake of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-stuffed-peppers-healthy\/\">antioxidant nutrients<\/a> from an early age could be essential in order to help prevent the development of, or at least delay the onset of, several degenerative disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10343344\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another earlier review published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Dairy Science<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1993 stated that not only does antioxidant supplementation significantly improve certain immune responses in older adults, but also the specific supplementation with vitamins C, E, and A or beta-carotene increases the activation of cells involved in tumor immunity. Vitamin A was also shown to decrease morbidity and mortality associated with measles infections in children (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8227682\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from these older studies, more recent studies have shown that vitamins C and A are involved in immune and health aspects such as growth and development, bone health, collagen production, reproduction, vision, iron absorption, and neurotransmitter synthesis, etc. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482362\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6162863\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47259 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cayenne pepper benefits for skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Natural_Source_Of_Capsaicin\"><\/span><strong>A Natural Source Of Capsaicin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, capsaicin is the compound responsible for the heat in peppers. However, this is not all what this chemical compound is good for. When added to creams for topical use, this compound can help relieve minor pain in muscles and joints caused by arthritis, backaches, muscle strains, bruises, cramps, and sprains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Palliative Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also showed that topical use of this chemical compound is effective in relieving neuropathic pains caused by a number of conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3462404\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsaicin is also a good remedy for some illnesses. A study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Microbiology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal revealed that cayenne pepper could help fight the bacteria <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streptococcus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (due to the presence of capsaicin). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streptococcus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> causes strep throat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4643145\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2016, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Allergy and Asthma Reports<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published a review where researchers had found that capsaicin is effective in battling rhinitis and could relieve symptoms such as sneezing, a stuffy nose, postnasal drip, and congestion when allergies or smoking are not the cause (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4971034\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings were confirmed in another study published in 2021 where after 12 weeks of intranasal capsaicin use, study participants noticed an improvement in nasal reactivity and nasal congestion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33045140\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Mortality\"><\/span><strong>Reduced Mortality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to live longer, add some chillies and cayenne to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-eating-hot-peppers\/\">your diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published in 2017 stated that compounds found in chilis such as capsaicin may help reduce inflammation and oxidative damage, which could help protect against chronic illnesses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5222470\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, another study found that chili, which is a big part of the traditional Mediterranean diet, could be among the things that contribute to the lower risk of total and cardiovascular disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CVD) deaths, independent of CVD risk factors in Italian adults (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31856971\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, a review published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annals of Medicine and Surgery <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stated that chili pepper consumption was associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes &#8211; not just cardiovascular related deaths (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34603712\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47242 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207693-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cayenne pepper benefits for skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207693.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207693-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207693.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207693-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207693.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does cayenne pepper help you lose weight? In a way, yes, it does.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in 2012, researchers found that\u00a0 consuming 1 gram (g) of cayenne pepper in a meal lead to two interesting results (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3022968\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It increased core body temperature slightly and increased energy expenditure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead to a decreased desire to eat fatty, sweet, or salty foods after consuming capsaicin, but only in people who don\u2019t typically eat a lot of spicy foods <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your body temperature to go up by one degree celsius, your metabolic rate is said to have to increase by 10 to 13 percent, which would lead to an increase in caloric expenditure of 200 to 260 Kcal\/day (in a 2000 kcal\/day) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2744512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). On the other hand, the decreased intake of fatty, sweet, or salty foods means you are consuming less sodium, added sugars and trans fats, all factors that are essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/20-benefits-of-turmeric\/\">weight loss<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study published in 2018 showed that study participants who consumed a 4-mg dosage of capsaicin a day for 12 weeks lost 6 percent more fat than those who took a placebo (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6088424\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper_For_Skin\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper For Skin?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topic of skincare has consistently trended for the last three years or so as people have gotten better education on how proper nutrition as well as the right ingredients and products could help manage or even get rid of rough or acne riddled skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could cayenne pepper help with bad skin? Maybe it could.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dietary_Antioxidants\"><\/span><strong>Dietary Antioxidants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, this spice is rich with dietary antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E and traces of minerals such as copper, zinc or selenium. According to a 2012 study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dermato-Endocrinology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journals, the trick to maintaining youthful appearing skin may be to maintain a balanced diet full of fruit and vegetables which are rich in antioxidants that are normally present in the skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3583891\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An article by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon State University<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated that some of the most important nutrients for skin health include Vitamin A, C, D and E, minerals like zinc and selenium, essential fatty acids, as well as flavonoids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lpi.oregonstate.edu\/mic\/health-disease\/skin-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collagen_Production\"><\/span><strong>Collagen Production<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collagen is a protein that serves as one of the main building blocks for your bones, skin, hair, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It plays a huge role in the strengthening, elasticity and hydration of your skin which helps with the smoothing and youthful look of skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cayenne pepper doesn&#8217;t have collagen, it has nutrients like zinc and especially vitamin C which play a role in the body\u2019s production of collagen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/collagen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stuffed-pepper-with-egg\/\"><i>The Top 3 Versatile Delicious Stuffed Pepper With Egg Recipes<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47238 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207683-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cayenne pepper benefits for skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207683-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207683.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207683-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207683.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper_And_Lemon\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper And Lemon?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were to look up benefits of cayenne pepper and lemon you are very likely to see multiple articles and videos promising unbelievable detoxifying and weight loss results from simply starting your day with a glass of water and cayenne.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is as unrealistic as it sounds. While lemon and cayenne do have incredible health benefits, they will not lead to miraculous weight loss just because you start your day with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only realistic lemon and cayenne pepper powder benefits you are likely to see include<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased water intake &#8211; But only if you really enjoy the taste of cayenne. The spice is quite pungent and while this works fantastic when added in food, with just water and some lemon juice it might be too much.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased immunity overtime &#8211; Both this spice and lemon are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants which will help increase your immunity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better digestion &#8211; Drinking water before eating is a great way to improve your digestion. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland Clinic <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also states that this spice increases gastric juices and enzyme production in the stomach, which helps us break down food. Too much can cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, though. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Potential_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper_For_Hair_And_Skin\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Potential Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper For Hair And Skin?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potential cayenne pepper benefits for skin are listed above, but how does this spice help with your hair?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May (or may not) boost hair growth &#8211; In one study done on both humans and lab mice with alopecia, researchers found that the administration of both this chemical compound and isoflavone promotes hair growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17569567\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span>However, another study published in 2005 suggested that capsaicin can trigger the valladolid receptors in hair follicles which may suppress hair growth (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1602392\/\"><span>2<\/span><\/a><span>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May help with hair loss &#8211; Cayenne peppers have nutrients such as vitamins A, C, and E, and folate. These nutrients are known to combat hair loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6380979\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper benefits for skin, hair and overall health show that this simple spice does more for our bodies than simply adding some heat and kick to meals. If you have been skipping it, we suggest you start adding it to more of your meals. If you do not have a good tolerance to spice and spicy foods in general, start with a pinch and work your way up from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cayenne_Pepper_Benefits_For_Skin\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a lover of spicy foods, especially cuisines from South East countries like India and Thailand as well as the Caribbean, South American or even Nigerian food, then you have undoubtedly come across cayenne pepper. 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/d15101707f87d562cbefe2a3e57d3647\"},\"headline\":\"Cayenne Pepper Benefits For Skin: Is This The Answer For Glowy Skin?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/\"},\"wordCount\":1977,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-for-skin\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1907907895.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you are a lover of spicy foods, especially cuisines from South East countries like India and Thailand as well as the Caribbean, South American or even Nigerian food, then you have undoubtedly come across cayenne pepper. This spice is used not only for its flavor, but also for the gorgeous red color it lends to food. However, aside from these two factors, have you ever considered what its health benefits might be? This red hot pepper has been used both in cuisines and for medicinal purposes for many centuries and has many more possible advantages for our bodies, hair and skin than we realize.<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Read on to find out the history and nutrition of this spice, cayenne pepper benefits for skin, whether or not it can help you with weight loss and much more.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Cayenne Pepper: A Brief History<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Scientifically known as <\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Capsicum frutescens, <\/span><\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">this is a spice very well known for its bright <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/italian-stuffed-mini-peppers\/\\\">red color<\/a> as well as pungent smell and taste. This small fruited pepper is part of the nightshade family (<\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Solanaceae<\/span><\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">) and is a member of the genus <\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Capsicum<\/span><\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">RSC Advances<\/span><\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> journal in 2018 stated that this genus is one of the most popular plants consumed and cultivated worldwide, containing approximately 50,000 varieties of pepper and 30 spices. 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