Chenopodium quinoa seed oil
AKA: Quinoa Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil is the oil expressed from seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, Chenopodiaceae
Effective at 36.5%
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
225234-01-5
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Quinoa was domesticated in the Andes Mountains around 3,000-5,000 years ago and was considered a sacred crop by the Incas. The seed oil is rich in amino acids and has been used traditionally for nutritional and skin nourishment purposes.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-3
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0002%
73.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0002-73 | 0.0005-0.2
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR