Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil

Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil 1
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AKA: Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to West Africa, Southeast Asia. Derived from the kernels of oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis) native to West Africa and Southeast Asia. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction methods to obtain the oil.
Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
88-04-0
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 0.5%
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 26.
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR