murphyArachis hypogaea (Peanut) oil
AKA: Peanut Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America, Africa. Derived from peanut seeds (Arachis hypogaea) of the legume family, primarily grown in South America and Africa. Extracted through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds to obtain the oil.
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8002-03-7
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.
Skin Conditioning Occlusive
Locks In Moisture
Seals in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions mild to moderate / plus 1 case report (CIR 293 and 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–1%
Rinse-off0.0002–30%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR