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Aleurites molucanna (Kukui) nut oil
AKA “Kukui Nut Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Aleurites molucanna (Kukui) nut oil
AKA: Kukui Nut Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Aleurites Molucanna (Kukui) Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Nut
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Kukui nut oil has been used in traditional Hawaiian skincare and beauty practices for thousands of years as an emollient and protective oil. Hawaiian healers valued it for skin conditioning and sun protection.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR