murphyPouteria sapota (Mamey) oil
AKA: Mamey sapote, Mamey oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Central America. Pouteria sapota is a tropical fruit tree in the Sapotaceae family, native to Mexico and Central America. The oil is extracted from the seeds through cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods.
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
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.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
UV Protection
Smooths and softens skin
Softens and detangles hair
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR