INCI name

ARACHIS HYPOGAEA OIL

Peanut oil

A refined oil from peanut kernels.

What it is

Arachis Hypogaea Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from the seed kernels of the peanut, Arachis hypogaea. CosIng lists it as occlusive skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Used in body oils, creams, balms, soaps and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name clearly identifies peanut as the source, which is relevant for anyone who checks labels for this plant.

Functions

Skin conditioning – occlusive
Retarding the evaporation of water from the skin surface. Occlusives are generally lipids which tend to remain on the skin surface and thus increase the water content of skin.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 306Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2017/2228

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