murphyElaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil
AKA: Palm Fruit Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginPalm fruit oil originates from the Arecaceae family, native to West Africa and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed from the fruit mesocarp.
Elaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
8002-75-3
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR