Safflower Seed Oil
INCI: Linolenic Acid
Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Carthamus Tinctorius Oil
Emollient oil derived from the safflower (Carthamus
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What Is Safflower Seed Oil?
Emollient oil derived from the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) plant, similar to all non-fragrant plant oils. Safflower seed oil contains beneficial fatty acids, primarily linolenic acid, that can help diminish signs and occurrence of dry skin.
Clinical Evidence & References
- CyTA - Journal of Food, Volume 15, Issue 1, 2017 View Study
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999 View Study
- PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998 View Study
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Safflower Seed Oil is a variant of Linoleic Acid, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in corn, safflower, and sunflower oils The most abundant fatty acid found in skin’s upper layers
Related Ingredients
Linoleic Acid
Unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in corn, safflower, and sunflower oils The most abundant fatty acid found in skin’s upper layers
Linolenic Acid
Omega-3 fatty acid Skin conditioning and restorative ingredient
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Provides Hydration
Abyssinian Oil
Lightweight plant oil that absorbs quickly without greasiness
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
A plant-derived wax that conditions and protects the skin barrier
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
A plant-derived wax that conditions and softens the skin
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