Pistacia vera seed oil
AKA: Pistachio
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Pistachio)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the nuts of the Pistachio, Pistacia vera L., Anacardiaceae
Effective at 3.0%
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90082-81-8
Form
Oil
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
Pistachio oil has been used in traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine and skincare for centuries, valued for its nutritive properties. Historical use in beauty practices includes application to skin for moisturization and nourishment.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.003%
6.0%
0%8%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.2-6 | 0.003-1
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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