Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil (Aceite de Candlenut (Kemiri)) - emollient, conditioning, skin protectant

INCI Name

Aleurites Moluccanus...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

7/10

What It Does

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, extracted from the nuts of the candlenut tree, is one of the oldest beauty oils used in Polynesian and Southeast Asian traditions, particularly in Hawaiian haircare rituals. It is exceptionally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids — predominantly linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) — giving it a notably dry, fast-absorbing skin feel despite its high unsaturation. Formulators prize it for its ability to deliver lightweight nourishment and improve skin suppleness and hair shine without heaviness, making it a sought-after ingredient in facial oils, hair serums, and body care products.

Softens and smooths skin texture

Creates protective moisture barrier

Improves product feel and glide

Reduces transepidermal water loss

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

other plant oils and esterswaxesemulsifiersnonionic surfactantssiliconesfatty alcoholsantioxidantslipophilic actives

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizershigh concentrations of electrolytes in emulsions

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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

7/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Seeds of the candlenut tree (Aleurites moluccanus), native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, traditionally cultivated in Indonesia, Hawaii, and the Philippines