murphyElaeis oleifera kernel oil
AKA: American oil palm, Palmoil Tree
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America, South America. Extracted from the kernels of Elaeis oleifera, an oil palm native to Central and South America in the Arecaceae family. Obtained through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the dried palm kernels.
Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil is the oil expressed from the kernel of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8002-75-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR