Ingredient
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (INCI of the same name), pressed from safflower seeds, a well-established plant source.
What it does — It is commonly used as a lightweight emollient to soften and smooth, helping skin and hair feel conditioned without a heavy finish.
Typical use — Found in facial oils, moisturizers, cleansing balms and hair products.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suits normal to dry skin and those who prefer lighter oils; it layers well and is often used as a carrier oil.
Safety — Rated low risk and widely tolerated. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test first if you have known seed-oil sensitivities.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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