Crambe abyssinica seed oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil 1
Crambe abyssinica seed oil 2
Crambe abyssinica seed oil 3
AKA: Abyssinian oil, Crambe oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Traditionally used in Ethiopia and East Africa as a nourishing oil for skin and hair care. High in erucic acid, it has been historically valued for its emollient and protective properties in traditional skincare preparations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR