Ingredient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Safflower Oil
Safflower Seed Oil
What it is
Safflower seed oil is a light vegetable oil pressed from safflower seeds and rich in linoleic acid. It is a common emollient in moisturizers, serums and cleansing oils, valued for its lightweight, fast-absorbing feel.
How it works
Its high linoleic-acid content matches a natural component of the skin's barrier lipids, helping replenish those lipids and reduce transepidermal water loss on application.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Barrier & hydration support
A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.