Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) seed oil
AKA “Cashew Seed Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) seed oil
AKA: Cashew Seed Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Anacardium Occidentale (Cashew) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8007-24-7
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
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
The cashew tree is native to Brazil and was used by indigenous peoples for centuries. The oil was traditionally used for skin conditioning and wound healing in pre-Columbian and colonial South American practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR