Rapeseed Acid

Rapeseed Acid 1
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AKA: Erucic acid, Rapeseed fatty acid
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Acid
Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Canada. Derived from rapeseed (Brassica napus) seeds grown primarily in Europe and Canada. Produced through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds, followed by chemical saponification or fatty acid derivatization.
Rapeseed Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
85711-54-2
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
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR