An oil pressed from broccoli seeds, used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Brassica oleracea italica seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Like other oils from this family, it is rich in erucic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair oils, hair serums, conditioners and skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Peptydowa odżywka regenerująca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Odżywka bez spłukiwania 150ml Redesign 2026 · ONLYBIO
- VIANEK Prebiotyczna odżywka emolientowa · Vianek
- SYLVECO Olejowa wcierka do skóry głowy · Vianek
- VIANEK Prebiotyczna odżywka emolientowa · Sylveco
- SYLVECO Olejowa wcierka do skóry głowy · Sylveco