murphyPotassium Linseedate
AKA: Potassium linoleate, Linseed potassium salt
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginFlax (Linum usitatissimum) belongs to the Linaceae family, native to the Fertile Crescent and widely cultivated in Canada, India, and China. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain linseed oil. The oil's fatty acids are then saponified with potassium hydroxide to create the potassium salt.
Potassium Linseedate is the potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil.
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR