Corylus avellana (Hazel) seed oil

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AKA: Common hazel, Hazel Seed Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
Plant-Derived
Clean
Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-21-5 / 185630-72-2
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used in European folk medicine and skincare for centuries, particularly in Mediterranean regions. The oil was valued for its emollient properties and skin-conditioning benefits.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR