murphyBrassica oleracea italica (Broccoli) seed oil
AKA: Broccoli Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Europe. Derived from broccoli seeds of the Brassicaceae family, primarily cultivated in Mediterranean and European regions. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil without heat or chemical solvents.
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Biennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223749-36-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on3%
Rinse-off0.001–0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR