Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) seed oil

Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) seed oil 1
Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) seed oil 2
AKA: Meadowfoam seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Plant Oil
Clean
limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant, emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Limnanthaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
169407-13-5
Form
Oil
Functions
Deodorant
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
Traditionally used by Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest for skin and hair conditioning. Modern cosmetic use developed in the 1980s after the oil was found to closely mimic sebum composition and provide excellent emollient properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR