Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 2.5%
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90131-63-8
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Tomato seed oil is a modern extract developed as a nutrient-rich botanical oil for skincare. While tomatoes have traditional use in folk remedies, the seed oil specifically was developed for cosmetic applications for its antioxidant and essential fatty acid content.