Corylus americana (Hazel) seed oil

AKA: American hazelnut, Hazel Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from the seeds of Corylus americana, a hazelnut species native to North America in the Betulaceae family. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
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
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR