Torreya nucifera seed oil

AKA: Japanese torreya, Torreya oil, Japanese nutmeg oil, Torreya seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Torreya nucifera, Taxaceae
Family
Taxaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from the Japanese torreya nut tree, this oil has been traditionally used in East Asian skincare and traditional medicine for its emollient and protective properties.
EWG
1
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️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