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Elaeis oleifera kernel oil
AKA “Palmoil Tree”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Elaeis oleifera kernel oil
AKA: Palmoil Tree
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil is the oil expressed from the kernel of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8002-75-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Hair 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
Oil from the African oil palm, traditionally used by indigenous peoples of Central and South America for skin and hair conditioning. Valued in traditional medicine for its emollient and protective properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR