Prunus avium (Sweet Cherry) seed oil
AKA “Sweet Cherry Seed Oil, Cherry Kernel Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Prunus avium (Sweet Cherry) seed oil
AKA: Sweet Cherry Seed Oil, Cherry Kernel Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 44.5%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85566-22-9
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Sweet cherry oil has been used traditionally in European folk medicine and skincare for its emollient properties and mild astringency, though it gained prominence in modern cosmetics primarily as a luxurious carrier oil in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1e-05%
89.0%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.05-0.6 | 0.00001-89 | 0.01-0.02
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR