Canola Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Canola unsaponifiables, Rapeseed oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Canola oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Canola unsaponifiables, Rapeseed oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Essential Oil
Clean
Canola Oill Unsaponifiables is the fraction of canola oil which is not saponified in the refining recovery of canola (oil derived from Brassica napus L., Cruciferae, low in erucic acid) oil fatty acids Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
120962-03-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Traditional Use
A modern cosmetic extract created in the late 20th century by isolating the non-saponifiable fraction of canola oil—components that don't form soap. Used to preserve beneficial phytosterols and other bioactive compounds from the oil.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR