Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 8.5%
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8002-13-9 / 90989-79-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Rapeseed oil has been used for centuries in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine as a carrier oil and skin emollient. In medieval Europe, it was primarily used for lamp fuel before being adopted for cosmetic and culinary purposes.