Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Oil
AKA “Arachis Hypogaea Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) oil
AKA: Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
73138-79-1
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.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Peanut oil has been used in traditional medicine and skincare in Africa and Asia for thousands of years as an emollient and massage oil. Valued for its high linoleic acid content and skin-nourishing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final report on the safety assessment of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Oil, Hydrogenated Peanut Oil, Peanut Acid, Peanut Glycerides, and Peanut (Arachis h
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Oil, Hydrogenated Peanut Oil, Peanut Acid, Peanut Glycerides, and Peanut (Arachis h
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Oil, Hydrogenated Peanut Oil, Peanut Acid, Peanut Glycerides, and Peanut (Arachis h
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Oil, Hydrogenated Peanut Oil, Peanut Acid, Peanut Glycerides, and Peanut (Arachis h
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Oil, Hydrogenated Peanut Oil, Peanut Glycerides, and Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Flour
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Flour
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR