Guizotia abyssinica seed oil

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AKA: Niger
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Guizotia Abyssinica Seed Oil is an oil obtained from the seeds of the Niger, Guizotia abyssinica, Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
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
Known as Niger seed oil, traditionally used in Ethiopian and African cuisine and skincare for its nutritive properties. Used historically in African beauty preparations for skin conditioning.
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR