murphyPrunus persica (Peach) kernel oil
AKA: Peach Kernel Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to China. Derived from peach kernels of Prunus persica, a tree in the Rosaceae family native to China. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction of the dried kernels to obtain the oil.
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
8002-78-6 / 8023-98-1 / 84012-34-0
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.05–22%
Rinse-off0.003–6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR