Hazelnut Oil is a plant-derived fixed vegetable oil obtained from the kernels of hazelnut, primarily Corylus avellana L. It is valued in cosmetic and personal-care formulations for its emollient, skin-conditioning and hair-conditioning properties. The oil has a relatively lightweight and readily spreadable sensory profile, making it suitable for facial, body and hair-care applications.
Hazelnut Oil contains a high proportion of oleic acid, together with linoleic acid and smaller quantities of palmitic and stearic acids. Depending on the raw material and processing method, it may also contain naturally occurring tocopherols, phytosterols and other unsaponifiable components.
Hazelnut Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the kernels of hazelnuts. The principal botanical source is Corylus avellana L., although the exact botanical source and commercial specification should be confirmed for the selected grade.
Unlike hazelnut extracts, Hazelnut Oil is primarily a triglyceride-rich lipid material. Its cosmetic functionality is associated with its fatty-acid composition and physical characteristics.
The oil is commonly incorporated into formulations where a botanical emollient with good spreading properties and a relatively light skin feel is desired.
Hazelnut Oil is a natural mixture of triglycerides rather than a single pure chemical substance. Consequently, its fatty-acid profile and quality parameters may vary according to hazelnut variety, geographical origin, extraction method, refining and storage conditions.
Hazelnut Oil functions as a botanical emollient and contributes to a soft, smooth and conditioned skin feel. Its spreading characteristics make it useful in products intended to provide comfortable application.
Its lipid composition allows Hazelnut Oil to support skin conditioning in creams, lotions, facial oils, serums, balms and other personal-care formulations.
Hazelnut Oil can be used in hair oils, conditioners, masks and other hair-care products where a plant-derived conditioning oil is desired.
Hazelnut Oil is commonly selected for formulations requiring a relatively light, readily spreadable botanical oil compared with heavier lipid materials.
The fatty-acid profile of Hazelnut Oil is an important factor in its cosmetic functionality.
Oleic acid is generally the predominant fatty acid. Linoleic acid is also present, while palmitic and stearic acids occur in smaller proportions.
The principal fatty acids may include:
The exact fatty-acid composition can vary with hazelnut cultivar, geographical origin, cultivation conditions, extraction method and refining process. Commercial formulation work should therefore rely on the current Certificate of Analysis or technical specification for the selected grade.
Hazelnut Oil may contain naturally occurring minor lipid components, including tocopherols, phytosterols and other unsaponifiable materials.
The concentration of these constituents depends on the source and processing conditions. Refined Hazelnut Oil may have different colour, odour and minor-component characteristics compared with cold-pressed or less-refined material.
Hazelnut Oil can be incorporated into a broad range of cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Common applications include:
Hazelnut Oil may be used in:
Its emollient properties and spreading characteristics make it suitable for body lotions, body oils and massage formulations.
Hazelnut Oil can be incorporated into formulations where a nut-derived botanical oil is part of the product concept.
Hazelnut Oil contains a substantial proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid. Appropriate storage and formulation practices should therefore be used to maintain oil quality.
Formulators should consider:
The colour and odour of Hazelnut Oil can vary according to the extraction and refining process. Refined grades may be preferred when a more consistent sensory profile is required.
Because Hazelnut Oil is derived from a tree nut, appropriate raw-material documentation and allergen considerations should be evaluated according to the intended market, formulation and applicable cosmetic requirements.
Hazelnut Oil should also be distinguished from hazelnut extract, hazelnut flavouring and other hazelnut-derived materials because these have different chemical compositions and formulation functions.
Hazelnut Oil is particularly recognized for its high oleic acid content and relatively light, spreadable sensory character. This makes it useful in facial and body-care formulations where a botanical oil with good application characteristics is desired.
Compared with highly polyunsaturated oils such as Flaxseed Oil, Hazelnut Oil generally has a more oleic-acid-dominant profile. This difference can influence oxidation behaviour, sensory properties and formulation selection.
Hazelnut Oil can be selected for cosmetic formulations requiring a nut-derived botanical fixed oil with emollient and conditioning functionality.
Key benefits include:
Swapnroop supplies Hazelnut Oil for cosmetic and personal-care formulation applications. The selected grade can be evaluated according to its applicable technical specification, fatty-acid profile, oxidation parameters, quality requirements and packaging configuration.
For commercial formulation and manufacturing, buyers should review the current Certificate of Analysis and technical documentation for the selected grade.
CAS No.: 185630-89-9
Hazelnut Oil is a fixed vegetable oil obtained from hazelnut kernels, primarily from Corylus avellana L. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient.
The CAS Number commonly associated with Hazelnut Oil / Hazelnut Kernel Oil is 185630-89-9.
The commonly used INCI name is Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil.
Oleic acid is generally the predominant fatty acid in Hazelnut Oil. Linoleic acid is also present, along with smaller quantities of palmitic and stearic acids.
Yes. Hazelnut Oil is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient in facial oils, creams, lotions, serums, body oils and other personal-care products.
Yes. It can be incorporated into hair oils, conditioners, masks, leave-in products and other hair-care formulations.
Hazelnut Oil is generally regarded as a relatively light and readily spreadable botanical oil, making it useful in formulations where a comfortable application profile is desired.
As with other vegetable oils, Hazelnut Oil should be protected from excessive heat, light and unnecessary exposure to air. The exact storage requirements should follow the selected grade's technical documentation.
Yes. Hazelnut Oil is derived from a tree nut. Appropriate raw-material, allergen and regulatory considerations should therefore be evaluated for the intended market and cosmetic application.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light-yellow liquid or oily liquid |