Ravensara aromatica oil
AKA “Ravensara oil, Madagascar nutmeg oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Ravensara aromatica oil
AKA: Ravensara oil, Madagascar nutmeg oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Ravensara aromatica oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
91770-56-8
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.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Madagascan and Indonesian medicine as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. The oil has been employed in folk skincare practices for its purifying properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antimicrobial
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR