Aleurites molucanna (Kukui) nut oil

Aleurites molucanna (Kukui) nut oil 3 — photograph

Aleurites molucanna (Kukui) nut oil 4 — photograph

AKA: Kukui Nut Oil

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginNative to Hawaii, Polynesia. Derived from the nuts of Aleurites molucanna, a tree native to Hawaii and Polynesia in the Euphorbiaceae family. Cold-pressed or expeller-pressed from the dried nuts to extract the oil.

Aleurites Molucanna (Kukui) Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Nut

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Hydrogenated Kukui Nut Oil

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Aleurites Moluccana Kukui Seed Oil

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR