Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil
AKA: Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Extracted from palm fruit kernels, this oil has been used for centuries in West African traditional medicine and skincare. High in lauric and myristic acids, traditionally used as a moisturizer and in soap-making.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 26.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR