Isomerized Safflower Acid

Isomerized Safflower Acid 1
AKA: Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Modern derivative of safflower oil (used historically in Chinese and Indian medicine for skin and circulation). The fatty acids are isomerized to create a more stable cosmetic ingredient.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR