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Emollient

ELAEIS OLEIFERA KERNEL OIL

CAS 8002-75-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

American oil palm kernel oil — a saturated tropical oil rich in lauric and myristic acids. A stable, well-tolerated emollient with a long cosmetic history, though it can feel heavy on acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin softening and smoothing
  • Reinforces barrier on dry skin
  • Stable in soaps and balms
  • Reliable cosmetic feel

Known concerns

  • Comedogenic potential for acne-prone skin
  • Palm-derived sustainability concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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