The oil pressed from woad seeds, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Isatis tinctoria seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of woad, Isatis tinctoria of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), a plant historically used as a source of blue dye. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- 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.