Corylus avellana (Hazelnut) seed extract

AKA: Common hazel, Hazelnut Seed Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-21-5
Form
Liquid
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
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Hazelnut has been cultivated and used in European cosmetics and folk medicine for over 2,000 years. Ancient Greeks and Romans valued it for skin nourishment and as a base for cosmetic oils.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR