Aleurites Moluccana Kukui Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
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.
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.