murphyCarica papaya (Papaya) seed oil
AKA: Papaya seed oil
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Tropical areas where papaya grows. Derived from the seeds of Carica papaya, a tropical fruit tree in the Caricaceae family. Cold-pressed from dried papaya seeds to extract the oil.
carica papaya (papaya) seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Caricaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-30-6
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR