Hydrogenated Safflower Seed Oil

AKA: Safflower oil, Carthamus tinctorius oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSafflower is native to arid regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, belonging to the Asteraceae family. Cold-pressed from the seed.
Hydrogenated Safflower Seed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Carthamus Tinctorius Oil
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-23-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR