murphyAleurites moluccanus seed oil
AKA: Candlenut Oil, Kukui Nut Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Hawaii, Polynesia. Derived from the seeds of Aleurites moluccanus (kukui nut), a tree native to Hawaii and Polynesia in the Euphorbiaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil while preserving its natural composition.
Candlenut Oil,Kukui Nut Oil
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00002–5%
Rinse-off0.00001–3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR