Isomerized Safflower Acid
AKA “Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Isomerized safflower acid
AKA: Isomerized Safflower Acid is the end product of the controlled isomerisation of Safflower Acid
Acid · Oral Care · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Clean
Safflower seed extract that naturally conditions and softens skin while supporting oral care benefits. Derived from the daisy family plant, it helps maintain smooth, healthy-looking skin.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
121250-47-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Oral Care
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
Modern derivative of safflower oil (used historically in Chinese and Indian medicine for skin and circulation). The fatty acids are isomerized to create a more stable cosmetic ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
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