murphyHazel (Corylus Avellana) Nut Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Corylus Avellana Nut Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Turkey. Derived from hazelnuts of Corylus avellana trees in the Betulaceae family, native to Mediterranean and Turkish regions. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the nuts to obtain the oil.
Hazel (Corylus Avellana) Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
8024-34-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
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.
Masks Odor
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 334 and 577)
Mixed Comedogenicity Results
Both comedogenic and non-comedogenic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 334)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR