Carthamus tinctorius safflower seed oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil

AKA: Safflower Seed Seed Oil
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
223749-52-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant protection
Draws water to skin
Neutralizes free radicals
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR