Argania spinosa kernel oil

AKA: Argan tree, Argan Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
Family
Sapotaceae
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
223747-87-3, 299184-75-1
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Argan oil has been used for over 1,000 years by Moroccan Berber communities as a nourishing treatment for skin and hair; valued in traditional medicine for its regenerative properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR