Hydrogenated Hazelnut Oil
AKA “Hardened hazelnut oil, Hydrogenated filbert oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated hazelnut oil
AKA: Hardened hazelnut oil, Hydrogenated filbert oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Hazelnut Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Coryllus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
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.
Skin 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
Hazelnut oil has been used in Mediterranean skincare for centuries for its emollient properties. Hydrogenation of hazelnut oil was developed in the 20th century to increase stability and shelf-life while maintaining the oil's moisturizing benefits in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR