Vanilla planifolia fruit oil

AKA: Flat-leaved Vanilla
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil is the oil expressed from the fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae
Family
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8024-06-4, 84650-63-5
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
Vanilla has been used since pre-Columbian times by Aztec and Totonac peoples for flavor and traditional medicine. The oil is now used in cosmetics for fragrance, antioxidant properties, and mild skin benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR