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Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil)

Moringa seed oil / Ben oil

Safety Notes

Very high behenic acid content; excellent oxidative stability; clarifying effect used historically to purify water; anti-inflammatory; skin conditioning; Indian origin crop, sustainable sourcing potential

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

Hair oils face oils natural skincare

Origin

Vegetable (moringa seeds)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) safe to use in skincare?

Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very high behenic acid content; excellent oxidative stability; clarifying effect used historically to purify water; anti-inflammatory; skin conditioning; Indian origin crop, sustainable sourcing potential

Is Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) allowed in India?

Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) used for in cosmetics?

Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Hair oils face oils natural skincare.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS8002-43-5
ECN/A

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