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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 8001-23-8
- EC No.
- 232-276-5
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Safflower oil comes from the annual safflower plant or Carthamus tinctorius, which is related to the sunflower. This plant that is native to Iran, north western India, North America, and the Far East develops petals in a yellow/orange color that eventually drop and reveal the seeds. The seeds are pressed into oil and used in commercial production of products as diverse as lotions to linoleum file tile. The major fatty acid of safflower oil is linoleic acid, which accounted for 55.1-77.0% in oils, with a mean value of 70.66%. Safflower oil is rich in omega-6 fats and devoid of omega-3 fats. Although your body needs both in order to function and thrive, most people take in much more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s. Highly versatile and beneficial, safflower oil is rich in vitamin E and only one cup of this oil has 74.3 milligrams of vitamin E which is essential to your diet. Vitamin E contained in safflower oil may be responsible for some of its skin benefits. It has been an important ingredient in dermatological products for decades and so has vitamins A. These antioxidant-rich vitamins are important in keeping your cells in good health.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
Properties
- As we age, our skin cells begin to lose their elasticity and skin starts to sag, which produces fine lines and wrinkles giving the appearance of looking older. Topical application of nourishing oils like safflower oil can help decrease the loss of water and therefore, keep the skin hydrated. This works to minimize the appearance of wrinkles.
- Safflower oil is often combined with other ingredients in many cosmetic products to reduce the telltale signs of aging and other skin maladies. These products contain moisturizing butters, hyaluronic acid and other ingredients that work with the antioxidant properties of safflower oil to restore a more youthful, radiant appearance to the skin.
- Safflower oil contains a large amount of linoleic acid works as both an analgesic and antioxidant. This antioxidant property is what works to minimize the appearance of aging, as it also works to help restore the collagen that was lost due to environmental factors like UV exposure and free radicals. Linoleic acid also has a significant role in opening the skin to moisturizers. Plus, safflower oil has been shown to be a penetration enhancer, making the skin more receptive to other ingredients found in cosmetic product formulations.
- The environmental aspects of skin aging can result in thinning and dryness of the skin. These environmental factors include UV sunlight, air pollution, smoking, and others. Sunlight exposure is the most impactful, and is a key reason why the skin should always be protected with sunscreen products and clothing.
- This UV exposure from sunlight is what causes photo-oxidative damage to the skin, breaking down collagen and damage to skin cells, which leads to photo aging and even skin cancers. That’s why it’s critically important to use sun protection on the skin.
- But perhaps the most important function of safflower oil is its assistance in battling oxidative stress - the free radicals that form after exposure to UV radiation and the environmental toxins. The high content of antioxidants like Vitamin E boosts the defenses in the skin, which helps prevent skin cell damage.
Skincare
- Thanks to its high level of linoleic acid, it's excellent for helping to balance the sebum levels in the skin. And with its light, non-greasy consistency, safflower oil is absorbed quickly into the skin, making it an excellent moisturizing facial oil suitable for all skin types.
- The oil pressed from the safflower seeds is very high in vitamin E, which offers many health benefits. In addition to vitamin E, safflower oil also contains omega-6 fatty acids. The seed oil is low in saturated fat, making it a healthy choice for cooking as well as skin.
- Vitamin E is recognized as a potent antioxidant and a great line of defense against free radicals, which are molecules that tend to attack collagen and help to prematurely age the skin. When the skin is expose to excessive UV radiation from sunlight, the body produces free radicals. The free radicals attack the skin at the cellular level, damaging the mitochondria within the cell and causing a loss of elasticity. This is a significant contributor to fine lines, wrinkles and the appearance of aging skin.
- Because of its antioxidant properties, safflower oil has many benefits for the skin and is used in cosmetic products that are created to help reverse the damage done by free radicals. This includes rough skin, age spots, and skin irritations.
- Research also shows that safflower oil works to reduce skin inflammation and plays a significant role in wound healing. Wound healing is a combination of various functions within the body that includes cellular, molecular, and other mechanisms.
- Once an injury to the skin occurs, the body begins to create a wound matrix, which is an immune response that helps break down the tissue where the wound happened. Then the process of wound repair begins, allowing new cells to form and move to the wound area. The topical application of oils like safflower oil and its vitamin E component helps to expedite this process.
Haircare
- Safflower oil stimulates blood circulation to promote hair growth. It also contains high amounts of oleic acid, which sinks into the scalp easily. The vitamin E and essential fatty acids provide moisture to the length of the hair.
- This oil has been used for many ailments including baldness and hair loss. This amazing oil has high amounts of oleic acid, so it is light and has the ability to penetrate the skin easily. When applied to the scalp, it acts as a vasodilator, which can dilate the blood vessels, resulting in more nutrients supply to the hair follicles through blood circulation, and a healthy environment for hair regrowth. Not only will you see hair growth, but the hair will also be protected, nourished, hydrated, and stronger. The other type that is rich in linoleic acid is a great source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and as it prevents essential fatty acids deficient in our bodies it also gives additional nutrition to our hair.
- Caution
- It is recommended to do a skin patch test to check for a possible allergic reaction, before using certain oils in large quantities on the skin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic bland odor
- Specifications
- Note
- The specifications and chemical composition of safflower can vary according to variety, climate and environment.
- General Chemical Composition
The main chemical constituents of Safflower Oil are:
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Linoleic Acid
- Alph-Linolenic Acid
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.915 - 0.930 | - | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.470 - 1.475 | - | - |
| Flash Point | 315 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated.
- Phthalates Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated. COMPANY REGULATORY STATEMENTS container.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.