Moringa oleifera seed extract

AKA: Moringa tree, Moringa Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae.
Family
Moringaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
93165-54-9
Form
Liquid
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
Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine as a nourishing and purifying ingredient. The seeds and leaves were traditionally used to treat skin conditions and improve overall skin health due to their high protein and antioxidant content.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR