Elaeis guineensis (Palm) kernel oil

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AKA: African oil palm, Palm Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Not Clean
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
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in West African traditional medicine and cosmetic practices. Historically valued for its fatty acid profile and application as a skin and hair conditioner in indigenous skincare regimens.
EWG
4
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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