Hydrogenated Peanut Oil
AKA “Hardened peanut oil, Hydrogenated arachis oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated peanut oil
AKA: Hardened peanut oil, Hydrogenated arachis oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Peanut Oil is a plant-based moisturizer that softens skin and helps formulas blend smoothly together.
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
68425-36-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Peanut oil has traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine and Indian skincare for deep moisturization and massage. Hydrogenation stabilizes the oil for longer cosmetic shelf life while maintaining emollient properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR