- INCI Name:Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
- Functions:Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne Agent, Smoothing Agent, Nourishing Agent, Emollient, Healing Agent, Softener, Bacteriostatic Agent, Moisturizing Agent
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
- Benefit Claims:Moisturizing, Anti-Acne, Emolliency
Linseed is original from Middle East countries. Its benefits were known to ancient Egyptians who used it for cooking, medicinal and cosmetic purposes. iLipid Linseed is a limpid, pale yellow liquid, having a pleasant oily candy odor. iLipid Linseed is obtained by cold pressing the ripe linseeds. It is a rich source of extremely valuable natural bioactive substances, such as vitamins A, B and E, amino acids, as well as many minerals. iLipid Linseed is a Refined Vegetable Oil from Linseed seeds which contain about 35% oil which is characterized by its high content in polyunsaturated fats. The oil contains about 20 % Oleic, 55% Linolenic acid (Omega3) and 15% of Linoleic acid (Omega 6). It is one of the few vegetable oils having such a high content in-Linolenic acid. iLipid Linseed possesses excellent emollient and moisturizing properties. It is highly hydrating and nourishing due to the Omega 6 content and it is very easily absorbed. It also stimulates cell regeneration.