Salvia hispanica (Chia) seed extract
AKA “Chia Seed Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Salvia hispanica (Chia) seed extract
AKA: Chia Seed Extract
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Chia seed extract from Mexico deeply moisturizes and softens skin and hair, leaving them smooth and nourished with natural conditioning benefits.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
93384-40-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
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
Chia seeds were cultivated by the Aztecs for over 1,500 years as a staple food and medicine, valued for their nutritional density and energy-boosting properties. Modern cosmetic use leverages their high omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidant content for skin conditioning and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR