Orbignya cohune seed oil
AKA “Cohune Palm”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Orbignya cohune seed oil
AKA: Cohune Palm
Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Orbignya Cohune Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the Cohune Palm, Orbignya cohune, Palmaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
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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.
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Traditional oil used by indigenous peoples of Central America for skin and hair care. The Cohune palm has been valued for centuries in Mayan and other Mesoamerican cultures for its emollient and nourishing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR