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Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil
AKA “Papaya Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil
AKA: Papaya Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Caricaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-30-6
Form
Oil
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
While papaya fruit has a long traditional use, the seed oil is a modern extraction developed for cosmetics. Created to deliver the fruit's natural enzymes and antioxidants in a stable oil format for contemporary skincare applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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