Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) flour

AKA: Peanut Flour
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America, Africa. Derived from peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), legumes native to South America and now cultivated extensively in Africa. Produced by drying peanuts and mechanically milling them into fine flour particles.
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Flour is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
CAS #
8002-03-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR