Aleurites moluccana seed oil

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AKA: Kukui Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil, Aleurites Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Southeast Asia. Derived from seeds of Aleurites moluccana, a tree native to Southeast Asia in the Euphorbiaceae family. Extracted from seeds through cold pressing or solvent extraction methods.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR