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Torreya nucifera seed oil
AKA “Torreya oil, Japanese nutmeg oil, Torreya seed oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Torreya nucifera seed oil
AKA: Torreya oil, Japanese nutmeg oil, Torreya seed oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Torreya nucifera, Taxaceae
Family
Taxaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
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.
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
Extracted from the Japanese torreya nut tree, this oil has been traditionally used in East Asian skincare and traditional medicine for its emollient and protective properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR