Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Biennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223749-36-8
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Traditional Use
Broccoli has been cultivated since ancient Rome. The seed oil is a modern extraction used in contemporary skincare for its high vitamin K and antioxidant content, though the plant itself was not historically used in cosmetics.