murphyPrunus domestica seed oil
AKA: Plum
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Europe. Derived from seeds of Prunus domestica, a fruit-bearing tree in the Rosaceae family native to Europe and Asia. Cold-pressed from dried plum seeds to extract the nutrient-rich oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.04%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR