Torreya nucifera seed oil

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AKA: Japanese torreya, Torreya oil, Japanese nutmeg oil, Torreya seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Japan. Extracted from the seeds of Torreya nucifera, a coniferous tree native to Japan in the Taxaceae family. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
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
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR