Mustard Seed Oil
AKA “Mustard Oil, Brassica juncea oil”
Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Mustard seed oil
AKA: Mustard Oil, Brassica juncea oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Mustard Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for centuries as a warming oil with antimicrobial properties. Historically applied topically for its stimulating effects and incorporated into traditional beauty oil preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR