Balanites roxburghii seed oil
AKA “Balanites roxburghii oil, Desert date seed oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Balanites roxburghii seed oil
AKA: Balanites roxburghii oil, Desert date seed oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Balanites roxburghii, Zygophyllaceae
Family
Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern medicine for skin nourishment and healing. The oil has been employed historically for dry skin conditions and as a carrier oil in traditional beauty preparations across South Asian cultures.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR