Safflower oil (Carthamus tinctorius) is extracted from safflower seeds.
It is a vegetable oil high in linoleic, oleic and linolenic fatty acids. Safflower flower extract is high in flavonoids. As an ingredient in dietary supplements, the oil promotes bowel movement, while other components in the flower can be incorporated to support digestion.
In cosmetics, it is used for its high antioxidant flavonoid content, which counteracts oxidative damage. It is particularly suitable for oily skin and skin with spots, or sensitive skin and skin with dermatitis. This oil is nourishing and regenerating and can be used topically to create a soothing, protective film on the skin. It contains vitamin E which provides antioxidant and toning properties.