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Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil
AKA “Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) kernel oil
AKA: Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
88-04-0
Form
Oil
See origin →
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.
Softens & Smooths
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Traditional Use
Extracted from palm fruit kernels, this oil has been used for centuries in West African traditional medicine and skincare. High in lauric and myristic acids, traditionally used as a moisturizer and in soap-making.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 26.
Regulatory Agencies
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Oil, Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil and Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Seed Germination in Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.): A Review of Metabolic Pathways and Control Mechanisms.
Cui J, Lamade E, Tcherkez G
International journal of molecular sciences, 2020
Seed Germination in Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.): A Review of Metabolic Pathways and Control Mechanisms.
Cui J, Lamade E, Tcherkez G
International journal of molecular sciences, 2020
Seed Germination in Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.): A Review of Metabolic Pathways and Control Mechanisms.
Cui J, Lamade E, Tcherkez G
International journal of molecular sciences, 2020
Elaeis Guineensis Palm Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR