Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract

Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract 1
AKA: Hydrolyzed flax extract, Linum usitatissimum extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Linseed extract hydrolyzed
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine for skin and digestive health. Hydrolyzed forms were developed in modern cosmetics to increase bioavailability and improve formulation stability.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR