Prunus domestica seed oil

AKA: Plum
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Plum, Prunus domestica L., Rosaceae
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90082-87-4
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
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Plum seed oil has been used in traditional medicine and skincare in East Asian cultures for its emollient and nourishing properties. Valued as a natural moisturizer with mild therapeutic benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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