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Emollient

HYDROGENATED KUKUI NUT OIL

Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Hydrogenated kukui nut oil — fully saturated form of the traditional Hawaiian skin oil. The hydrogenation makes it shelf-stable and smooth, with a long history of safe topical use; nut origin worth noting.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Stable saturated emollient
  • Smooth skin feel
  • Traditional Hawaiian use

Known concerns

  • Tree-nut origin
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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