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Emollient

PAYENA LUCIDA SEED OIL

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A tropical Sapotaceae seed oil from Payena lucida — rich in oleic, stearic and palmitic acids for nourishing, occlusive skin conditioning. Acts much like a soft butter; can be comedogenic on acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Rich in oleic, stearic and palmitic fatty acids
  • Nourishing occlusive emollient
  • Skin-conditioning butter-like consistency

Known concerns

  • Limited published safety data
  • Comedogenic potential due to high palmitic content
  • Quality varies by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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