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Licania arborea seem (Cacahuananche) oil
AKA “Cacahuananche Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Licania arborea seem (Cacahuananche) oil
AKA: Cacahuananche Oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
A nourishing oil from Central American cacahuananche seeds that softens and conditions skin and hair.
Family
Chrysobalanaceae (Coco plum family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Central America, Mexico. Derived from the seeds of Licania arborea (cacahuananche), a tree native to Central America and Mexico in the Chrysobalanaceae family. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds to obtain the oil.
Plant Source
Chrysobalanaceae (Coco plum family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used by indigenous Mesoamerican cultures for traditional skin and hair care. The oil was valued for its moisturizing and protective properties in pre-Columbian cosmetic practices.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR