Pouteria sapota (Mamey) oil
AKA: Mamey sapote, Mamey oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Pouteria sapota (mamey) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
2004721-57-5
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.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
UV Protection
Smooths and softens skin
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Mesoamerican skincare and body care by indigenous peoples. The oil was traditionally applied for skin softening and as a moisturizing ingredient in cosmetic preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR