Ximenia americana seed oil

AKA: Hog plum, American Ximenia
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Clean
OriginNative to Central America, South America. Derived from seeds of Ximenia americana, a tree native to Central and South America within the Ximeniaceae family. Extracted through cold-pressing of the dried seeds to obtain the nutrient-rich oil.
Ximenia Americana Oil is the refined, fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the American Ximenia, Ximenia americana L., Olacaceae
Family
Ximeniaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
95193-67-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR