Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) seed oil
AKA “Rapeseed Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) seed oil
AKA: Rapeseed Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8002-13-9 / 90989-79-0
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Temperate regions, Europe. Derived from rapeseed (Brassica campestris) of the Brassicaceae family, grown in temperate European regions. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
Plant Source
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant
Benefits
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 17.0% in leave-on products (37 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR