Linum usitatissimum (Linseed) seed oil
AKA “Linseed Seed Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Linum usitatissimum (Linseed) seed oil
AKA: Linseed Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8001-26-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for skin health and wound healing. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks also incorporated linseed oil into skincare regimens for its emollient and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR