Canola Oil





AKA: Rapeseed oil, LEAR oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Temperate regions, Europe. Derived from the seeds of the rapeseed plant (Brassica napus), cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds, then refined and degummed.
Canola Oil is an oil derived from Brassica napus L., Brassicaceae, low in erucic acid
Family
Loganiaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
120962-03-0
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin 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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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-on0.002–73%
Rinse-off0.02–33%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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