Ingredient
Safflower Flower Extract
INCI name: Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Safflower Extract
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
What it is
An extract from the flowers of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), containing flavonoids such as carthamin, used as a botanical conditioning and antioxidant ingredient.
How it works
Supplies plant-derived flavonoids and polyphenols that provide mild antioxidant activity and help condition the skin surface in leave-on formulas.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.