Peanut Acid

AKA: Arachidic Acid, Arachis Hypogaea Acid
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from peanut oil, a legume-sourced vegetable oil rich in fatty acids. Produced through saponification or chemical modification of peanut oil fatty acids into surfactant compounds.
Fatty acids, peanut (Arachis hypogaea) oil
CAS #
91051-35-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR