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Emollient

PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLLA SEED OIL

Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Emollient oil from African oil bean seeds. Triglyceride profile is similar to other edible legume oils, making it a benign skin-softening ingredient with limited formal cosmetic data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Triglyceride-rich emollient seed oil
  • Source of oleic and linoleic acids
  • Traditional West African food/cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety review
  • Possible legume-family allergy
  • Composition varies with origin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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