Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil

Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil 1
AKA: Papaya seed oil
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
While papaya fruit has a long traditional use, the seed oil is a modern extraction developed for cosmetics. Created to deliver the fruit's natural enzymes and antioxidants in a stable oil format for contemporary skincare applications.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR