Emollient
Safflower Seed Oil
INCI: Linolenic Acid
Also known as: Carthamus Tinctorius Oil
Emollient oil derived from the safflower (Carthamus
EWG Safety Score
2
Low
What Is Safflower Seed Oil?
Emollient oil derived from the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) plant, similar to all non-fragrant plant oils. Safflower seed oil contains beneficial fatty acids, primarily linolenic acid, that can help diminish signs and occurrence of dry skin.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
- CyTA - Journal of Food, Volume 15, Issue 1, 2017 View Study
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999 View Study
- PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998 View Study
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