Isomerized Safflower Acid

Isomerized Safflower Acid 1
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AKA: Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from safflower seeds (Carthamus tinctorius) of the Asteraceae family, primarily cultivated in the Middle East. Extracted through pressing or solvent extraction of seeds, then chemically isomerized to modify fatty acid structure.
Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
121250-47-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Oral Care
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
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 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR