Buglossoides arvensis ahiflower seed oil
AKA “Ahiflower® Oil (Note: Ahiflower® is a registered trademark)
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Buglossoides arvensis ahiflower seed oil
AKA: Ahiflower® Oil (Note: Ahiflower® is a registered trademark)
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Ahiflower seed oil deeply moisturizes and conditions skin and hair with a luxurious, nourishing feel. This plant-based oil from the borage family helps soften and smooth.
Form
Oil
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Softens & Smooths
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
A proprietary trademarked oil from the cornflower family developed in the 21st century as a sustainable plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA and SDA), designed to replace fish oil in cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR