Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract

AKA “Hydrolyzed flax extract, Linum usitatissimum extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Hydrolyzed linseed extract

AKA: Hydrolyzed flax extract, Linum usitatissimum extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Antioxidant

Humectant

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Derived from flax seeds, this natural ingredient softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and supple.

Form

Liquid

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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.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine for skin and digestive health. Hydrolyzed forms were developed in modern cosmetics to increase bioavailability and improve formulation stability.