Plukenetia volubilis seed oil

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AKA: Sacha inchi oil, Sacha peanut oil, Inca peanut oil
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Clean
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Plukenetia volubilis, Euphorbiaceae
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Native to the Amazon rainforest, this oil was traditionally used by indigenous Peruvian communities for skin healing and nutritional purposes. Rediscovered in modern cosmetics in the early 2000s as a source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR