What it is
Elaeis Guineensis Oil is palm oil pressed from the fleshy fruit of the African oil palm. Rich in fatty acids, it acts as an emollient that softens skin and contributes a rich, conditioning feel to a formula. It can also serve as a base for deriving other fatty cosmetic ingredients.
Safety & warnings
Palm oil is a fatty plant oil and is generally well tolerated. As with other rich plant oils, it has emollient, occlusive character and may be more likely to feel heavy or contribute to congestion on very acne-prone skin, so individuals concerned about comedogenicity may wish to take that into account.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived from the fruit pulp of the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the plant is palm oil from?
It is pressed from the fleshy fruit pulp of the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis.
What does it do in a formula?
It works as an emollient that softens and conditions the skin and gives the product a rich feel.