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Prunus persica (Peach) kernel oil
AKA “Peach Kernel Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Prunus persica (Peach) kernel oil
AKA: Peach Kernel Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
8002-78-6 / 8023-98-1 / 84012-34-0
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Peach kernel oil has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese skincare for its emollient and nourishing properties. Historically employed to soften skin and improve complexion.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Hydrogenated Peach Kernel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus persica (peach) fruit extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus Persica (Peach) Gum
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Prunus persica (peach) fruit extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Impacts of Gum Arabic and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with Salicylic Acid on Peach Fruit (Prunus persica) Shelf Life.
Taher MA, Lo'ay AA, Gouda M, Limam SA, Abdelkader MFM et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR