murphySafflower Oil
AKA: Carthamus tinctorius Oil, Safflower Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSafflower belongs to the Asteraceae family, native to the Middle East. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the oil. Further processed through transesterification with aminopropanediol and palm oil via chemical esterification.
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Aminopropanediol with Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil and Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-23-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR