murphyPalm (Elaeis Guineensis) Oil
AKA: Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to West Africa, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), native to West Africa and cultivated in Southeast Asia. Obtained through mechanical pressing and extraction of the mesocarp tissue surrounding the palm fruit pit.
Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Smooths and softens skin
Softens and smooths skin
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR