Gevuina avellana seed oil

AKA: Chilean Hazelnut Seed Oil, Gevuina Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Gevuina Avellana Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Gevuina avellana, Proteaceae
Family
Proteaceae (Protea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
225234-02-6
Form
Oil
Functions
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
Extracted from Chilean hazelnut seeds, this oil has been used by indigenous South American communities for centuries as a nourishing food and traditional skin treatment, though historical cosmetic documentation is limited.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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