murphyTall Oil Acid
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tall oil fatty acid, Tallol acid, Naphthenic acid
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Scandinavia, North America. Derived from tall oil, a byproduct of kraft pulping of softwood trees in Scandinavia and North America. Produced through acidulation and separation of tall oil rosin and fatty acid components.
Fatty acids, tall-oil
CAS #
61790-12-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 506)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 506)
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 148)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR