Aleurites moluccana seed oil
AKA “Kukui Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil, Aleurites Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Aleurites moluccana seed oil
AKA: Kukui Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil, Aleurites Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Traditional Use
Extracted from the candlenut tree native to Indonesia and the Pacific islands, traditionally used in Indonesian and Pacific Islander skincare for its emollient properties and skin-conditioning benefits. Historically valued for its ability to soften and protect the skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR