Emollient
PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA SEED
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Date palm seed — yields a gentle emollient oil and sometimes a mild exfoliant powder. Well tolerated in most formats.
Phoenix dactylifera (date palm) seed is used in cosmetics in two main forms: cold-pressed seed oil and finely ground seed powder. The oil contains oleic and linoleic acid plus naturally occurring tocopherols and sterols, giving it emollient and mild antioxidant properties. The powder is sometimes used as a biodegradable physical exfoliant, replacing plastic microbeads. Listed in EU CosIng with skin-conditioning and abrasive functions; no SCCS restrictions. Safety relies on a long food history and general edible seed-oil toxicology rather than dedicated cosmetic trials. Evidence is moderate — strong compositional data, fewer controlled efficacy studies.
Skin benefits
- Fatty-acid emolliency
- Antioxidant tocopherol content
- Biodegradable natural exfoliant option
Known concerns
- Abrasiveness depends on particle size
- Rare allergy cross-reactivity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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