Cynara cardunculus seed oil

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AKA: Artichoke Thistle, Cardoon
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Derived from cardoon thistle, used traditionally in Mediterranean folk medicine for digestive and liver support. The seed oil contains linoleic and oleic acids, and has been incorporated into modern skincare for its emollient and antioxidant properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR