Crambe abyssinica seed oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil 1
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Crambe abyssinica seed oil 2
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AKA: Abyssinian oil, Crambe oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginNative to Ethiopia, East Africa. Derived from the seeds of Crambe abyssinica, a plant in the Brassicaceae family native to Ethiopia and East Africa. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Crambe abyssinica, Brassicaceae
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Montane tropical
CAS #
2245025-38-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 577)
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