Mink Oil
AKA: Mustela Cera (EU), Mustela Oil (EU), Mustele Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Mustela Cera (EU),Mustela Oil (EU),Mustele Oil
Family
Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)
CAS #
8023-74-3
Form
Oil
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Used historically by indigenous peoples and trappers who recognized mink oil's conditioning properties for leather and hair. Adopted in early 20th-century cosmetics as a luxurious emollient, though largely replaced by more sustainable alternatives in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR