Ingredient
Echium Seed Oil
INCI name: Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Echium Oil
Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
What it is
A plant oil pressed from the seeds of Echium plantagineum (purple viper's bugloss), naturally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids including omega-3 and omega-6 species and the rare fatty acid stearidonic acid.
How it works
Functions as an emollient that helps replenish surface lipids; its polyunsaturated fatty acid content is associated with skin-conditioning and mild antioxidant benefit.
What it does
Emollient
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.