Hydrolyzed Flaxseed Extract

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

OriginDerived from flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) of the Linaceae family, cultivated worldwide for millennia. Extracted through water hydrolysis of flaxseed proteins and polysaccharides to create soluble conditioning compounds.

Hydrolyzed Flaxseed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Linaceae (Flax family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

May vary depending on the specific extract

Form

Liquid

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.

Humectant (Potential)

Film Forming

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Boosts Collagen

Fights free radical damage

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR