A plant-based oil that softens and smooths skin and hair, helping lock in moisture and improve texture.
CAS #
68334-28-1
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, soybean, or rapeseed oils as starting materials. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation, which adds hydrogen atoms to unsaturated plant oils to increase saturation and stability.
Function
Emollient | Conditioning
Benefits
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Skin
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
A general designation for plant-derived oils and fats used in cosmetics since ancient times. Vegetable oils have been foundational to skincare across Egyptian, Greek, and medieval European traditions for moisturizing and protective purposes.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score5
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
60.0%
100%
0%100%
Industry Max
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 100% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10. Industry typically uses up to 60.0% in leave-on products (3 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).