Hazel (Corylus Avellana) Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
8024-34-8
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.
Masks Odor
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Hazelnut oil has been used for centuries in European and Mediterranean skincare as a light emollient and skin conditioning oil. Traditionally applied to maintain skin softness and to support the skin barrier.