Is Marula Oil safe in cosmetics?
Marula Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Emollient
Marula Oil
Also known as: Common sea buckthorn oil, Sea buckthorn oil
INCI: SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL
Marula Oil (CAS 225234-03-7) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Plant-based emollient oil with approximately 70% oleic acid. Slow absorption. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Plant-based emollient oil with approximately 70% oleic acid. Slow absorption with occlusive veil. Clinical evidence supports moisturizing and hydration benefits.
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Clinical evidence demonstrates moisturizing, hydrating, and non-irritating properties. Comedogenicity rating 0-1.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Marula Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Marula Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Common sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care - body oil
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marula Oil allowed in the EU?
Marula Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Marula Oil do in cosmetics?
Marula Oil functions as: Plant-based emollient oil with approximately 70% oleic acid. Slow absorption with occlusive veil. Clinical evidence supports moisturizing and hydration benefits.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 225234-03-7.
Is Marula Oil used outside cosmetics?
Marula Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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