Cynara cardunculus seed oil
AKA “Cardoon”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cynara cardunculus seed oil
AKA: Cardoon
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Cardoon seed oil from the Mediterranean nourishes and softens skin while protecting it from environmental damage with natural antioxidants.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
93165-00-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from cardoon thistle, used traditionally in Mediterranean folk medicine for digestive and liver support. The seed oil contains linoleic and oleic acids, and has been incorporated into modern skincare for its emollient and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR