Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL
FunctionFRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number8001-23-8
EC number232-276-5
Prevalence1,397 products (1.5% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

General Moisturizers 11.5%Oils 6.6%Makeup Removers 5.8%Sunscreens 5.7%Serums 5.7%Face Cleansers 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil do in skincare?
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil functions as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (11.5% of its uses).

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