Cold Pressed Hazelnut Oil

Corylus Avellana Seed Oil for Skincare, Hair Care & Soap Making

Hazelnut Oil is a lightweight botanical oil obtained from hazelnut kernels and widely used in skincare, hair-care, massage products and cosmetic formulations.

Cold pressed hazelnut oil is valued for its smooth texture, excellent spreadability and naturally occurring fatty acid profile.

It is especially popular in facial oils, body oils, massage blends and premium handmade cosmetic products.

What Is Hazelnut Oil?

Hazelnut Oil is obtained from the kernels of Corylus avellana.

Its naturally occurring fatty acid profile typically contains:

• Oleic acid
• Linoleic acid
• Palmitic acid
• Smaller amounts of other fatty acids

It may also contain naturally occurring tocopherols and other minor lipid components.

The exact composition depends on:

• Hazelnut variety
• Growing conditions
• Extraction method
• Refining
• Storage
• Batch characteristics

Cold Pressed Hazelnut Oil

Cold pressing is a mechanical extraction method designed to obtain the oil without excessive heat.

This helps retain more of the oil’s natural:

• Fatty acid profile
• Color
• Aroma
• Botanical character
• Naturally occurring minor components

If your product is specifically cold pressed, this claim should be supported by supplier documentation.

Hazelnut Oil for Skincare

Hazelnut Oil is commonly used as an emollient carrier oil in skincare products.

It can contribute to:

• Softer skin feel
• Improved smoothness
• Good spreadability
• Lightweight emolliency
• Reduced dry-feeling sensation

Its relatively light texture makes it particularly suitable for facial and body formulations where a less heavy oil feel is desired.

Suitable Skincare Applications

Hazelnut Oil can be incorporated into:

• Facial oils
• Body oils
• Serums
• Moisturizing creams
• Lotions
• Hand-care products
• Balms
• Massage oils

Its final skin feel depends on the usage level and the other ingredients in the formulation.

Does Hazelnut Oil Clog Pores?

It is better not to describe any vegetable oil as universally “non-comedogenic.”

Skin response varies from person to person and also depends on:

• Oil purity
• Formulation
• Usage level
• Skin type
• Other ingredients

Hazelnut Oil is often selected for lightweight cosmetic formulations, but individual compatibility may vary.

Hazelnut Oil for Hair Care

Hazelnut Oil can also be incorporated into hair-care products.

Suitable applications include:

• Hair oils
• Hair serums
• Hair masks
• Conditioners
• Leave-in products
• Pre-shampoo treatments

It may contribute to:

• Softer-feeling hair
• Improved shine
• Smoother hair ends
• Better manageability
• Reduced dry or rough feel

It should be positioned as a conditioning cosmetic ingredient rather than as a treatment for damaged hair or scalp conditions.

Use as a Massage Oil

Hazelnut Oil is suitable for massage formulations because of its fluid texture and good spreadability.

It can be used alone or blended with oils such as:

• Sweet Almond Oil
• Jojoba Oil
• Safflower Oil
• Argan Oil
• Avocado Oil
• Apricot Kernel Oil

Essential oils may also be incorporated into massage blends at appropriate cosmetic usage levels.

Hazelnut Oil in Soap Making

Hazelnut Oil can be used as a specialty oil in both cold process and hot process soap formulations.

It is suitable for:

• Premium handmade soaps
• Facial soap concepts
• Botanical soaps
• Luxury oil blends

Hazelnut Oil is generally used as part of a balanced soap formulation rather than as the only soap-making oil.

What Does Hazelnut Oil Contribute to Soap?

Hazelnut Oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and can contribute to:

• Conditioning character
• Smooth soap feel
• Premium oil positioning
• Mild formulation concepts

However, because it is a liquid soft oil, high levels may reduce initial bar hardness.

It is therefore often combined with harder soap-making fats and oils.

Typical Usage in Handmade Soap

A practical starting range is approximately:

5–15% of the total oil blend

depending on the overall formulation.

Hazelnut Oil can be combined with:

• Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Castor Oil
• Shea Butter
• Cocoa Butter
• Other vegetable oils

The complete soap formulation should be evaluated for hardness, lather, curing and oxidative stability.

Important Soap Formulation Note

Hazelnut Oil has its own saponification value.

When adding it to cold process soap:

• Recalculate the sodium hydroxide requirement.
• Use a reliable soap calculator.
• Confirm supplier SAP data where available.
• Determine the desired superfat level.
• Perform trial batches.

Do not replace another soap-making oil with Hazelnut Oil gram-for-gram without recalculating the lye.

Use in Creams and Lotions

Hazelnut Oil is suitable for the oil phase of emulsified cosmetic products.

It can be incorporated into:

• Facial creams
• Body lotions
• Hand creams
• Lightweight moisturizers
• Body milks

It can contribute to:

• Smooth application
• Lightweight emolliency
• Improved spreadability
• Botanical product positioning

Typical Cosmetic Usage Levels

General formulation starting ranges may include:

Facial Oils

5–100%

Body Oils

10–100%

Creams and Lotions

1–15%

Massage Oils

10–100%

Hair Oils and Masks

2–30%

Handmade Soap

5–15% of the total oil blend

These are general guidance ranges only and should be adjusted according to the complete formulation.

Is Hazelnut Oil Suitable for Direct Skin Use?

Cosmetic-grade Hazelnut Oil may be applied directly to the skin by many users.

A small amount can be massaged onto clean skin.

For sensitive skin:

• Perform a patch test first.
• Avoid irritated or damaged skin.
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Important Nut Allergy Information

Hazelnut Oil is derived from hazelnuts.

People with known hazelnut or tree-nut allergies should exercise particular caution.

For commercial cosmetic products, allergen risk should be evaluated as part of the finished-product safety assessment.

Refining level and protein content can also affect allergen considerations, so supplier documentation should be reviewed.

Natural Color and Aroma

Cold pressed Hazelnut Oil may naturally vary from:

• Pale yellow
• Golden yellow
• Light amber

Its aroma may range from mild to characteristically nutty depending on the extraction and refining process.

Natural batch variation may occur.

Product Details

Product Name: Hazelnut Oil
INCI Name: Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil
Botanical Source: Hazelnut Kernels
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Form: Liquid Oil
Primary Function: Emollient / Carrier Oil
Applications: Skincare, Hair Care, Massage, Soap Making and Cosmetic Formulation
Color: Pale Yellow to Golden, depending on batch
Odor: Mild to Characteristic

Purity

If supplied as a single-ingredient product, it may be described as:

100% Pure Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil

If supported by the actual specification, you may also state:

• No added fragrance
• No added colorant
• No added carrier oil

Avoid using the term “chemical-free.”

Oxidation and Storage

Hazelnut Oil contains unsaturated fatty acids and should be stored carefully.

Store:

• In a cool and dry location
• Away from direct sunlight
• In tightly closed packaging
• Away from excessive heat
• With minimal unnecessary air exposure

For professional cosmetic formulations, antioxidants such as tocopherol may be considered depending on the complete formulation.

Safety Information

• For cosmetic and formulation use according to product specification.
• Avoid direct eye contact.
• Patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin.
• Do not apply to damaged or irritated skin.
• Individuals with hazelnut or tree-nut allergies should exercise caution.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Do not ingest unless the specific product is certified and labeled for food use.

Wholesale, Private Label & Contract Manufacturing

We also supply Hazelnut Oil and other botanical carrier oils in wholesale quantities for soap makers, cosmetic brands, retailers, e-commerce businesses and professional formulators.

In addition to raw material supply, we provide private label and contract manufacturing services for hazelnut oil soaps, facial oils, massage oils, creams, lotions, hair-care products and other customized cosmetic formulations.

Custom products can be developed with different vegetable oil blends, fragrances, botanical ingredients, packaging formats and private label designs.

For bulk Hazelnut Oil orders, private label products or contract manufacturing, please contact us with your required quantity, formulation requirements, packaging format, target market and estimated order volume.