Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil

Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil 1
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AKA: Pecan Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to United States, Mexico. Derived from pecan seeds (Carya illinoensis), a tree in the Juglandaceae family native to North America. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds to obtain the oil.
Carya Illinoensis (Pecan) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Juglandaceae (Walnut family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
129893-27-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR