Ingredient
meadowfoam seed oil
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is
Meadowfoam seed oil is a plant emollient from Limnanthes alba, notable for its unusual stability and resistance to oxidation.
What it does
It conditions and softens skin and hair, forms a light protective feel that helps limit moisture loss, and its stability can help extend the shelf life of oil blends.
Typical use
Found in moisturisers, hair products, balms and facial oils.
Who it suits / good to know
Its stable, cushioning feel suits both skin and hair care.
Safety
Graded low risk as a plant emollient oil that is well tolerated. Rich formulas may feel heavy on very oily skin; patch-test if reactive. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - plant emollient oil, well tolerated.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
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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