Ximenia americana seed oil

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AKA: Hog plum, American Ximenia
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Clean
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
Functions
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
Ximenia (wild plum) has been used by indigenous African and Caribbean peoples traditionally for skin healing and wound care. The seed oil is a modern cosmetic extraction; traditional use focused on the fruit and bark for medicinal purposes.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR