Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

AKA: Hydrogenated Argan Oil, Hydrogenated Argan Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginArgania spinosa is native to Morocco and belongs to the Sapotaceae family. Cold-pressed from the kernel to obtain the base oil. Then subjected to catalytic hydrogenation to enhance stability and increase viscosity.
Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR