Aleurites moluccana seed oil

Aleurites moluccana seed oil 1
Aleurites moluccana seed oil 2
Aleurites moluccana seed oil 3
AKA: Kukui Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil, Aleurites Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3
Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Traditional Use
Extracted from the candlenut tree native to Indonesia and the Pacific islands, traditionally used in Indonesian and Pacific Islander skincare for its emollient properties and skin-conditioning benefits. Historically valued for its ability to soften and protect the skin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR