Hydrogenated Peach Kernel Oil
AKA: Hardened peach kernel oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Peach Kernel Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
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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
Peach kernel oil has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and East Asian skincare for skin softening and anti-inflammatory benefits. Hydrogenation (20th-century process) creates a stable emollient suitable for cosmetic preservation.
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 →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR