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Licania arborea seem (Cacahuananche) oil
AKA “cacahuananche oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Licania arborea seem (Cacahuananche) oil
AKA: Cacahuananche oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Licania arborea seem (cacahuananche) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Chrysobalanaceae (Coco plum family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
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.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR