Saponified brassica napus (Canola) oil
AKA “Canola Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Saponified brassica napus (Canola) oil
AKA: Canola Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Plant-based cleanser derived from canola oil that gently removes impurities while maintaining skin's natural moisture balance.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Antimicrobial
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Canola oil saponified into soap form represents a modern industrial adaptation of plant-based soap-making traditions that date back millennia. Developed in the 20th century as a vegetable-based alternative to animal tallow soaps.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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The effect of dietary camelina, flaxseed, and canola oil supplementation on skin fatty acid profile and immune and inflammatory responses in healthy a
Hartwig S, Burron S, Richards T, Rankovic A, Ma DWL et al.
Journal of animal science, 2025
Chromatographic evaluation of tocols and sterols of processed canola oil and deodorizer distillate.
Shoaib H, Sherazi STH, Naz S, Mahesar SA, Khaskheli AR et al.
Turkish journal of chemistry, 2022
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR