Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Limnanthaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
169407-13-5
Form
Oil
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Moisturising
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Traditionally used by Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest for skin and hair conditioning. Modern cosmetic use developed in the 1980s after the oil was found to closely mimic sebum composition and provide excellent emollient properties.