INCI name

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL

Safflower seed oil

A plant oil rich in linoleic acid.

What it is

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil is the oil from the seeds of safflower; according to CosIng it consists mainly of triglycerides of linoleic acid. CosIng lists it as fragrance and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Used in creams, body oils, lip care and hair care.

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.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
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 (93)

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