Cedrelopsis greveii (Katrafay) oil

AKA: Katrafay oil

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Cedrelopsis greveii (katrafay) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Wood

Form

Oil

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Traditional Use

Used in traditional Malagasy medicine for its antimicrobial and skin-conditioning properties; historically valued by indigenous Madagascar healers for skincare preparations.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR