Pouteria sapota (Mamey) oil
AKA “mamey oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Pouteria sapota (Mamey) oil
AKA: Mamey oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Pouteria sapota (mamey) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
2004721-57-5
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.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
UV Protection
Smooths and softens skin
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Mesoamerican skincare and body care by indigenous peoples. The oil was traditionally applied for skin softening and as a moisturizing ingredient in cosmetic preparations.
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
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR