Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
AKA: Hydrogenated Argan Oil, Hydrogenated Argan Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Argan oil has been used by Moroccan Berber women for centuries for hair and skin conditioning. The hydrogenated version was developed in modern cosmetics to improve stability and create a lighter texture suitable for broader skincare applications.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR