Hydrogenated Kukui Nut Oil
AKA: Hardened kukui nut oil, Hydrogenated candlenut oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Kukui Nut Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Kukui nut oil was traditionally used by Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures for skin and hair nourishment. Hydrogenation of kukui nut oil was developed in modern times to stabilize the oil while retaining its conditioning and protective properties in cosmetics.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️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