Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) seed oil

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AKA: Cashew Seed Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Cashew)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Anacardium Occidentale (Cashew) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8007-24-7
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
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
The cashew tree is native to Brazil and was used by indigenous peoples for centuries. The oil was traditionally used for skin conditioning and wound healing in pre-Columbian and colonial South American practices.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR