murphyChenopodium quinoa seed oil
AKA: Quinoa Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America. Derived from quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa) native to South America in the Amaranthaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil.
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil is the oil expressed from seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, Chenopodiaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
225234-01-5
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Skin Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions mild to moderate (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR