Hazel (Corylus Americana) Nut Oil

AKA: Corylus Americana Nut Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hazel (Corylus Americana) Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
84012-21-5
Form
Oil
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Hazelnut oil has been used traditionally in North America and Europe for its light texture and ability to condition skin without heaviness, valued for its fatty acid profile.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
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
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR