Guizotia abyssinica seed oil

AKA: Niger
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Ethiopia. Derived from seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, a plant in the Asteraceae family native to Ethiopia. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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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