Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8002-75-3
Form
Wax
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Functions
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.
Thickener
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from African oil palm, used for millennia in West and Central African traditional medicine and skincare. Historically valued for its emollient properties and use in treating skin conditions and general skin maintenance.