Rapeseed Acid
AKA: Erucic acid, Rapeseed fatty acid
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Acid
Clean
Rapeseed Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
85711-54-2
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
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Derived from rapeseed (Brassica napus) oil, used historically as a lubricant and emollient. Rapeseed oil has been cultivated for centuries in Asia and Europe for culinary and industrial purposes.
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