Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Ingredient Facts
Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) seed oil
Botanical · Fragrance
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
A lightweight plant oil that moisturizes skin and hair without feeling greasy. Rich in omega fatty acids, it helps strengthen and soften while supporting natural moisture balance.
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
CIR Expert Panel found no sensitization concern, Not an Irritant : CIR Expert Panel found no irritation concern, Not Phototoxic : CIR Expert Panel found no phototoxicity concern, Comedogenic : CIR Expert Panel found comedogenic potential
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Safflower Oil
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oleosomes
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Safflower Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Isomerized Safflower Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Isomerized Safflower Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Octyldodecyl Safflowerate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-45 Safflower Glycerides
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Safflowerate
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Safflower Acid
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Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Safflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Safflowerate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oleosomes
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogenated Safflower Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safflower Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Safflowerate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safflower Seed Oil and Its Active Compound Acacetin Inhibit UVB-Induced Skin Photoaging.
Jeong EH, Yang H, Kim JE, Lee KW
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 2020
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng