Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil

Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil 1
Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil 2
Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil 3
Carya illinoensis (Pecan) seed oil 4
AKA: Pecan Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Pecan oil has been used by Native American and Southern U.S. traditional practices as a nourishing and moisturizing oil. Applied topically for skin and hair conditioning, though more commonly used in culinary and medicinal contexts than cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR