INCI · oil · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Safflower Seed Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae). It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid, making it a high linoleic acid oil (~70%) with smaller amounts of oleic acid (~11%). It also contains antioxidant vitamin E in the form of alpha-tocopherol (44mg/100g).
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
1/5Category
oil● Benefits
Rich in nourishing and moisturizing fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, which may be beneficial for acne-prone skin. Its antioxidant vitamin E content provides additional skin-protective properties. It functions as an emollient to condition and soften skin.
emollientantioxidanthydratingbarrier-supportanti-acne
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