Cedrelopsis greveii (Katrafay) oil
AKA “katrafay oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cedrelopsis greveii (Katrafay) oil
AKA: Katrafay oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cedrelopsis greveii (katrafay) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Wood
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Malagasy medicine for its antimicrobial and skin-conditioning properties; historically valued by indigenous Madagascar healers for skincare preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR