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Emollient

ACANTHOSICYOS HORRIDUS SEED OIL

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

!Nara melon seed oil from the Namib desert — a linoleic-acid-rich emollient with traditional Himba use. No documented safety issues at cosmetic levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Linoleic and oleic acid rich emollient
  • Antioxidant tocopherols
  • Traditional Namibian skin oil

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Possible cucurbit-allergy in very rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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