Hazel (Corylus Americana) Nut Oil
AKA “Corylus Americana Nut Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hazel (Corylus Americana) nut oil
AKA: Corylus Americana Nut Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
84012-21-5
Form
Oil
See origin →
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.
Conditions Skin
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Hazelnut oil has been used traditionally in North America and Europe for its light texture and ability to condition skin without heaviness, valued for its fatty acid profile.
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
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Extract, Corylus R
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Corylus Americana (Hazelnut) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Corylus Americana (Hazelnut) Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Hazelnut Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Extract,
Madhaven N
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR