Amaranthus hypochondriacus seed oil
AKA “Amaranth seed oil, Amaranth oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Amaranthus hypochondriacus seed oil
AKA: Amaranth seed oil, Amaranth oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Amaranthus Hypochondriacus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Amaranthus hypochondriacus L., Amaranthaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90320-45-9
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Mesoamerican cultures as a nutritive food and body treatment oil. The ancient Aztecs valued amaranth seeds as both sustenance and skin-nourishing ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR