Cynara cardunculus seed oil

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AKA: Artichoke Thistle, Cardoon
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from seeds of Cynara cardunculus, a thistle-like plant native to the Mediterranean region in the Asteraceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the nutrient-rich oil.
Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Cardoon, Cynara Cardunculus L., Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
93165-00-5
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR