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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil
AKA “Candlenut Oil, Kukui Nut Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Aleurites moluccanus seed oil
AKA: Candlenut Oil, Kukui Nut Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Candlenut Oil,Kukui Nut Oil
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
This is the same as kukui nut oil, traditionally used in Southeast Asian and Hawaiian skincare for skin nourishment and 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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR