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Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) oleosomes
AKA “Safflower Oleosomes”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) oleosomes
AKA: Safflower Oleosomes
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
Safflower seed extract softens and conditions skin while helping blend oil and water-based ingredients into a smooth, luxurious texture.
Family
Asteraceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8001-23-8
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Safflower has been cultivated for over 3,500 years in Egypt, India, and China, traditionally used as a natural dye and in Ayurvedic medicine for skin health and circulation. The oil was valued in traditional Chinese medicine for blood invigoration and treating skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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International Journal of Toxicology
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oleosomes
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Safflower Seed Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Isomerized Safflower Acid
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Isomerized Safflower Glycerides
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Octyldodecyl Safflowerate
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Safflower Acid
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Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
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Safflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
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Sodium Safflowerate
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oleosomes
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrogenated Safflower Seed Oil
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Isomerized Safflower Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safflower Acid
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
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Sodium Safflowerate
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Safflower Seed Oil and Its Active Compound Acacetin Inhibit UVB-Induced Skin Photoaging.
Jeong EH, Yang H, Kim JE, Lee KW
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 2020
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR