Balanites roxburghii seed oil
AKA “Balanites roxburghii oil, Desert date seed oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Balanites roxburghii seed oil
AKA: Balanites roxburghii oil, Desert date seed oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
A nourishing seed oil from India and Africa that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and supple.
Family
Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern medicine for skin nourishment and healing. The oil has been employed historically for dry skin conditions and as a carrier oil in traditional beauty preparations across South Asian cultures.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR