Ximenia americana seed oil

Ximenia americana seed oil

AKA “American Ximenia”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Ximenia americana seed oil

AKA: American Ximenia

Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

African Botanical

Essential Oil

Clean

Lightweight seed oil from Central and South America that softens and moisturizes skin. Rich in nourishing properties, it absorbs beautifully without leaving a greasy feel.

Family

Ximeniaceae

Plant Part

Seed

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Seasonally dry tropical

CAS #

95193-67-2

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.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Ximenia (wild plum) has been used by indigenous African and Caribbean peoples traditionally for skin healing and wound care. The seed oil is a modern cosmetic extraction; traditional use focused on the fruit and bark for medicinal purposes.