Hydrogenated Peanut Oil
AKA: Hardened peanut oil, Hydrogenated arachis oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Peanut oil, hydrogenated
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
68425-36-5
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Peanut oil has traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine and Indian skincare for deep moisturization and massage. Hydrogenation stabilizes the oil for longer cosmetic shelf life while maintaining emollient properties.
EWG
1
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-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR