Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) seed oil
AKA “Passionflower Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) seed oil
AKA: Passionflower Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Passionflower seed oil is a natural protectant that shields skin from environmental stressors. This South American plant oil helps maintain skin's natural moisture barrier.
Family
Passifloraceae (Passion fruit family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
97676-26-1
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Passionflower has been used in traditional European and indigenous South American medicine for nervous tension and skin conditions. The seed oil is a modern cosmetic extraction used primarily for its fatty acid and antioxidant content.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR