Amaranthus hypochondriacus seed oil

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AKA: Prince's-feather, Amaranth seed oil, Amaranth oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Derived from seeds of Amaranthus hypochondriacus, a grain plant native to Mexico and Central America in the Amaranthaceae family. Extracted from seeds through cold-pressing or solvent extraction to obtain the nutrient-rich oil.
Amaranthus Hypochondriacus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Amaranthus hypochondriacus L., Amaranthaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90320-45-9
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR