Aleurites moluccana kukui seed oil
AKA “Aleuritesmoluccana”
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Ingredient Facts
Aleurites moluccana kukui seed oil
AKA: Aleuritesmoluccana
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Fragrance · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Kukui seed oil from Hawaii adds a warm, nutty fragrance while nourishing skin and hair with lightweight moisture.
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Aleurites moluccana (kukui nut tree) is native to Hawaii and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed from the seed to extract the nutrient-rich oil. Synthetic formulation created through chemical modification for stability and consistency.
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Fragrance
Benefits
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Also known as candlenut oil, traditionally used in Indonesian and Philippine skincare and hair care for its emollient properties and as a natural moisturizer. The oil was historically valued in Southeast Asian beauty rituals for conditioning and skin softening.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG Score5
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG