Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) seed oil
AKA: Tomato Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 2.5%
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90131-63-8
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Tomato seed oil is a modern extract developed as a nutrient-rich botanical oil for skincare. While tomatoes have traditional use in folk remedies, the seed oil specifically was developed for cosmetic applications for its antioxidant and essential fatty acid content.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.01%
5.0%
0%7%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.1-5 | 0.01-1
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR