Ingredient glossary
Safflower Seed Oil
INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil · Also: Safflower Oil
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What it does
- barrier support
- softening
moderate evidenceLiterature on fatty acid balance suggests linoleic-acid-dominant oils like safflower are beneficial for acne-prone skin barriers.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- oily
- combo
- acne prone
- dry
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- humectants
- ceramides
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