Capsicum: Capsicum is used to help prevent skin blemishes.
Caramel: Used as a coloring in cosmetics and a soothing agent in lotions.
Caraway Seed: Used in facial steams (aromatic), also in poultices to reduce inflammation and bruises.
Capsicum frutescens. Its active ingredient, capsaicin (the chemical responsible for making peppers hot) is a powerful analgesic that works by blocking the activity of substance P, responsible for the transmission of pain impulses in the body.
Containing ingredients like cinnamon, ginger mint, wintergreen, or capsicum -- the fiery compound in hot peppers -- they boost blood flow to the lips, leading to mild swelling and redness.
These polishes are designed to taste rather nasty, bitter and sometimes down right disgusting. Other types are laced with capsicum, the same substance found in pepper sprays, but in greatly reduced amounts.
Most lotion manufacturers are reluctant to disclose the secret of their tingle ingredients; however, a review of their labels show that nicotinate, capsaicin, capsicum, niacin, are used to cause the tingling effect." ...
You can also make use of herbal remedies like alfalfa, valerian root, primrose oil, and capsicum to reduce pain and tenderness.
 See also: Herbal, Natural, Extract, Protein, Vitamin C
  
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