Elaeis (Palm) Fruit Oil
AKA “Palm Fruit Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Elaeis (Palm) fruit oil
AKA: Palm Fruit Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
8002-75-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Palm oil has been used for thousands of years in African cuisines and traditional medicine. Historically valued for its high carotenoid content and use in skincare by indigenous West and Central African populations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR