Potassium Linseedate

Potassium Linseedate 1
AKA: Potassium linoleate, Linseed potassium salt
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Created from linseed oil (historically used in traditional medicine and as a dietary supplement), this potassium salt was developed to incorporate the omega-3 and skin-conditioning benefits of flaxseed into cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️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