murphyHazel (Corylus Americana) Nut Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Corylus Americana Nut Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from the nuts of Corylus americana, a tree in the Betulaceae family native to North America. Cold-pressed from the dried nuts to extract the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
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
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR