Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) fruit oil
AKA “Tomato Fruit Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) fruit oil
AKA: Tomato Fruit Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 2.5%
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90131-63-8
Form
Oil
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Functions
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 Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Tomatoes have been used in traditional skincare in Mediterranean and South American cultures for their vitamin C and lycopene content. Modern extraction and use in cosmetics developed in the late 20th century for antioxidant and brightening properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.01%
5.0%
0%7%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.1-5 | 0.01-1
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR