Brassica oleracea (Broccoli) seed oil
AKA “Broccoli Seed Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Brassica oleracea (Broccoli) seed oil
AKA: Broccoli Seed Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Brassica oleracea [Broccoli] Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Biennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91771-39-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
A modern botanical extract developed for contemporary skincare; while broccoli is a relatively recent addition to cosmetics (late 20th century), cruciferous vegetables have long been valued in traditional medicine for their phytonutrient content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR