Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) oil unsaponifiables

AKA: Rapeseed Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Temperate regions, Europe. Derived from rapeseed (Brassica campestris) seeds of the Brassicaceae family, cultivated in temperate European regions. Extracted through cold-pressing of seeds, followed by saponification and separation of unsaponifiable matter.
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
225234-15-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 Hair
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR