murphyElaeis guineensis (Palm) kernel oil
AKA: African oil palm, Palm Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Not Clean
OriginNative to West Africa, Southeast Asia. Derived from the kernels of oil palms (Elaeis guineensis) native to West Africa and cultivated in Southeast Asia. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction methods from the dried palm kernels.
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8023-79-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 267)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 267)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.8–3%
Rinse-off0.05–23%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR